Tomato-Kissed Tuna Mac Casserole
Tomato-Kissed Tuna Mac Casserole blends tender elbow macaroni with rich tomato sauce, creamy cheeses, and flaky tuna for a comforting, tangy bite in every forkful. A buttery breadcrumb topping adds a crisp finish that contrasts the smooth, savory filling. It’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a cozy potluck dish everyone will recognize and love.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tomato-Kissed Tuna Mac Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 83 / 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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- 15
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, 8 minutes.
- 3
Drain.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5
Butter a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.
- 6
Combine the macaroni, tomato sauce, tuna, cottage cheese, onion, cream cheese, sour cream, and salt in the prepared casserole dish.
- 7
Stir the bread crumbs and butter together in a bowl, then spread the mixture over the tuna mixture.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is cooked through and bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 434.96 kcal High 22%
- Protein 29.09 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 47.44 g 17%
- Total Fat 14.46 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 7.74 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 52.78 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 715.51 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 3.06 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 6.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 74.7 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.86 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 516.68 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 111.96 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 4.09 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 1.11 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tomato Kissed Tuna Mac Casserole is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Butter, Canned Tuna, and Cottage Cheese. Each serving provides about 434.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tomato-Kissed Tuna Mac Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Butter, Canned Tuna, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tomato-Kissed Tuna Mac Casserole?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 434.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tomato-Kissed Tuna Mac Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Tomato-Kissed Tuna Mac Casserole healthy?
- Tomato-Kissed Tuna Mac Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 434.96 calories and 29.09 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 715.51 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.74 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes 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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