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INGREDIENTS

1/2 c. pine nuts
6 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
6 oz. whole-wheat wide egg noodles
1 onion, peeled and quartered
1 stalk celery, quartered
1 green or red bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled
2 tsp. canola oil
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. low-fat milk
1/2 c. reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 (9-ounce) can chunky light tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/2 c. grated Gruyère cheese
2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley or basil
  lemon juice to taste
  salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
RECIPE

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spread pine nuts in a shallow pan and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly browned. Set aside.
  • Increase oven temperature to 425°F. Lightly oil a 3-quart baking dish or coat it with nonstick spray.
  • Soak sun-dried tomatoes in hot water in a small bowl until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook noodles in boiling salted water until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile place reserved tomatoes, onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic in a food processor. Process until finely chopped.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add milk and bring to a boil, stirring, until thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in mayonnaise, tuna, cheese and parsley (or basil). Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Gently mix reserved noodles into tuna mixture and spoon into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved pine nuts.
  • Bake casserole for 20 to 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  

SERVING SUGGESTION

SERVING SIZE:
 1 1/2 cup

NUMBER OF SERVINGS:
 6
NUTRITION FACTS
 
Calories  390
Total Fat  20 g
Sodium  462 mg
Total Carbohydrates  32 g
Fiber  4 g
Protein  23 g
 

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