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This Healthy Skillet Tuna Casserole is not only quick and easy for a busy weeknight dinner, but it is full of fresh and wholesome comfort food ingredients.
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5 from 4 votes

Healthy Skillet Tuna Casserole

This Healthy Skillet Tuna Casserole is not only quick and easy for a busy weeknight dinner, but it is full of fresh and wholesome comfort food ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole wheat pasta I used fusilli
  • 10 ounces English peas fresh
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 8 ounces mushrooms chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 10 ounces solid white albacore tuna drained (two 5 ounce cans)
  • 1 1/2 cups pecorino romano cheese finely grated, divided

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes or according to package directions. During the last minute of cooking, add the English peas. Drain and rinse.
  • Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler on high.
  • While the water is boiling for the pasta, heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add onion and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add butter to pan and melt while stirring into onion and mushrooms. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stir to coat, and allow to cook until roux is fragrant, 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add milk; bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Stir in tuna and 1/2 cup of the cheese until evenly incorporated. Remove from heat. Then, stir in the noodles (the pan will be very full).
  • Sprinkle the casserole with the remaining cheese. Broil until bubbly and lightly browned on top, 3 to 4 minutes.
    This Healthy Skillet Tuna Casserole is not only quick and easy for a busy weeknight dinner, but it is full of fresh and wholesome comfort food ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 994mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 399mg | Iron: 3.3mg