How to Make Tuna Garden Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tuna Garden Casserole is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a family dinner or potluck. This casserole is packed with flavorful ingredients and is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. It's a simple and easy recipe to make, and it's sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly versatile. You can easily swap out ingredients to fit your taste preferences or dietary restrictions. Whether...

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • salt, to taste
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup sherry
  • ½ pound kale, stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped
  • 1 (14.1 ounce) can potato leek soup
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 (5 ounce) can tuna packed in water, drained
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ⅓ cup herb seasoned bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 large casserole

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add penne pasta, and cook 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in onion and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the celery and bell pepper and continue cooking for another five minutes. Mix in the garlic, salt and pepper and continue cooking 3 minutes. Pour in sherry; stir in the kale and cover. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kale has wilted.
  • Transfer wok mixture to a large bowl. Mix in the cooked pasta, soup, vegetable broth, and tuna. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with a layer of mozzarella followed by a layer of bread crumbs. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    284 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 472mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 55mg
    • Calcium: 179mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 312mg