Tangy Tomato Tuna Casserole

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This is a family favorite. Growing up, my siblings and I looked forward to eating this on Fridays during Lent!

Submitted by Barb Ross
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

  • 2 (7 ounce) cans tuna, drained

  • 1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese

  • 1 onion, minced

  • 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • 1 teaspoon salt (Optional)

  • ½ cup bread crumbs

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.

  3. Mix macaroni, tomato sauce, tuna, cottage cheese, onion, cream cheese, sour cream, and salt together in the prepared casserole dish. Stir bread crumbs and butter together in a bowl; spread over tuna mixture.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is cooked through and bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

434 Calories
16g Fat
42g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 434
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 1120mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 30g 61%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 95mg 7%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 598mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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