Reduced Fat Dijon Tuna Noodle Casserole

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 8 ounces wide egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 3/4 cups nonfat milk
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened - 1/3-less-fat
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated and divided
• 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained and flaked

Recipe

• 1 1. preheat oven to 500 degrees.
• 2 2. cook noodles. omit salt. drain. return pot to medium heat. add butter. add onion and cook until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally. sprinkle with flour, until a paste forms. gradually stir in milk, cook 5 minutes (or until slightly thickened), stirring with a wisk. stir in cream cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper, cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• 3 3. remove pan from heat. stir in noodles, peas, 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, and tuna. spoon mixture into a shallow, 2 quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. top with remaining cheese. broil 3 minutes or until golden and bubbly. let stand 5 minutes prior to serving.