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Creamy Homemade Tuna Helper on a green place topped with peas, broccoli and cheese. surrounded by bowls of peas, broccoli and cheese
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Creamy Tuna Casserole

This is a childhood classic! Creamy homemade tuna helper with plenty of broccoli, peas, and fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano. It's so good, it takes 15 minutes and uses only one pot.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Creamy Tuna Casserole
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 660kcal
Author Megan

Ingredients

  • 8 oz fusilli noodles
  • 6 oz frozen broccoli cuts
  • 6 oz frozen peas
  • 6 oz canned light tuna 2 cans
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill AND Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Cook pasta 2 minutes shy of al dente ( the pasta packaging will give you estimated times). 
  • Add frozen broccoli and peas to the pot. Bring back to a boil and cook for 1 more minute. 
  • Drain water and return pasta and veggies back to the pot. Place pot back on the burner, turn to medium-low heat. 
  • Add in tuna, heavy cream, Parmesan, dill, Italian seasoning, salt, and corn starch. Mix. Let cook for 2-3 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the sauce thickens. Salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 660kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1782IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 531mg | Iron: 3mg