Cheesy Tuna and Zucchini Noodle Casserole
Cheesy Tuna and Zucchini Noodle Casserole layers tender zucchini noodles with a rich cheese sauce, sweet pops of peas, and hearty tuna, all baked beneath a lightly crunchy almond topping. It’s comforting yet lighter than a pasta bake, perfect for a cozy dinner when you want something satisfying, protein-forward, and oven-bubbly.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Tuna and Zucchini Noodle Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the spiralized zucchini (zoodles) in a pot and cover with well-salted water; bring to a boil. Boil for 3 to 4 minutes, then pour into a colander to drain. Let drain for 2 to 3 hours, occasionally pressing out as much moisture as possible.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch glass casserole dish with cooking spray and add the drained zoodles.
- 3
Bake the zoodles in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add the cream cheese and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Remove the zoodles from the oven and pour off any liquid. Add the skillet mixture to the zoodles, along with the tuna, peas, Cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined. Sprinkle the almonds on top.
- 6
Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 460.68 kcal High 23%
- Protein 21.6 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 17.92 g 7%
- Total Fat 32.88 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 10.72 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 54.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 472.0 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 2.62 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 190.19 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 0.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 263.26 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 101.29 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 5.85 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.91 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Tuna and Zucchini Noodle Casserole is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Tuna, Cooking Spray, Cream Cheese, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 460.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Tuna and Zucchini Noodle Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tuna, Cooking Spray, Cream Cheese, Diced Yellow Onion, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Tuna and Zucchini Noodle Casserole?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 460.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Tuna and Zucchini Noodle Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cheesy Tuna and Zucchini Noodle Casserole healthy?
- Cheesy Tuna and Zucchini Noodle Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 460.68 calories and 21.6 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 472.0 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.72 g (54% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Fish, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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