Lighter Tuna Bow-Tie Casserole

Name: Lighter Tuna Bow-Tie Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Alfredo Sauce; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 1 whole Canned Tuna in Water; 0.33 cup Carrot; 0.33 cup Celery; 1 spray Cooking Spray; 0.5 cup Diced Onion; 2 tsp Fresh Dill; 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 4 whole Lemon; 0.5 cup Light Sour Cream; 1 tsp Olive Oil; 0.33 cup Red Bell Pepper; 2 cups Sliced Mushrooms; 0.33 cup Wheat Panko; 2 cups Whole-Grain Pasta

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American Halal 🕌Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Lighter Tuna Bow-Tie Casserole brings tender whole-grain pasta together with creamy light Alfredo, tangy sour cream, and a medley of sautéed mushrooms and crisp vegetables. Flakes of tuna, fresh dill, and a Parmesan-panko topping add savory depth and gentle crunch, brightened with a squeeze of lemon. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner when you want comfort with a fresher touch.

Prep20 mins
Cook50 mins
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrot; cook until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
4

In a large bowl, whisk together the Alfredo sauce, sour cream, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, dill, and black pepper. Stir in the cooked pasta, vegetables, and tuna until combined. Transfer to the prepared dish. In a small bowl, mix the panko with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan; sprinkle over the casserole. Lightly spray with nonstick spray.
5

Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.