Easy Tuna Casserole – Heart Healthy Recipes

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oi-Anjana NS

By Anjana Ns

Saturday, May 7, 2011, 11:21

For those who would want to know what are the best heart healthy recipes then here it is, the tasty, colorful and nutritious recipe called the "Easy Tuna Casserole" recipe. Easy Tuna Casserole contains all the vital ingredients that will help protect the cardio vascular system. Take a look at how prepare this tasty and healthy dinner recipe.

Heart Healthy Recipes - Easy Tuna Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

1.11/2 cups whole-wheat rotini

2.2 cups of fresh mixed vegetables like carrot, broccoli, and cauliflower etc (brimmed)

3.1 can of low-sodium light tuna (because of its low fat content)

4.1 cup of low-fat condensed cream of chicken soup (lowest sodium available)

5.1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers (chopped)

6.1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half (mixed beverages)

7.1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning

8.3/4 cup lightly crushed, low-sodium whole-grain crackers (preferably wheat)

9.1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

10.Cooking spray

Method:

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F. Sprinkle cooking spray into the casserole dish.

2.Prepare pasta without salt and oil. Drain all the excess water and leave aside.

3.In a bowl, mix vegetables, tuna, cream, roasted pepper, half-and-half, seasoning blend and pasta until combined. Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish. Sprinkle with the crackers and cheese.

4.Bake the casserole (uncovered) for atleast half an hour or until the topping is golden brown. Tasty easy tuna casserole ready to serve.

Enjoy such delicious heart healthy recipes like easy tuna casserole as you do not worry about fat or cholesterol as the recipe contains only a few mg of these.