Lemony Tuna and Pasta
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

The definitive "cupboard casserole" gets fresh with dashes of lemon and dill, rich olive oil-pack tuna, and the crunch of coarsely chopped celery. Top with lemon slices and capers and it's ready for company.


Lemony Tuna and Pasta

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Servings: Serves 4 to 6.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Related Categories: Comfort Food Lunches, Tuna Casserole, Tuna Casseroles

 
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups
    dried rigatoni or penne pasta (6 oz.)
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  • 1 cup
    coarsely chopped celery
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  • 1/4 cup
    chopped onion
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  • 2 cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 1/4 cup
    olive oil
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  • 1/4 cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 2 Tbsp.
    Dijon-style mustard
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  • 1 Tbsp.
    snipped fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried dill
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  • 1 tsp.
    finely shredded lemon peel
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  • 1/4 tsp.
    ground black pepper
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  • 2 cups
    reduced-sodium chicken broth
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  • 2 5.5-oz. cans
    chunk tuna (packed in olive oil), drained
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  • 1/2 cup
    finely crushed herb-seasoned croutons
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  • 2 Tbsp.
    butter, melted
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  • 1 small
    lemon, thinly sliced
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  • 1 Tbsp.
    capers (optional)
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    Dill sprigs (optional)
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 1-1/2-quart baking dish; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2.
In medium saucepan cook celery, onion, and garlic in hot oil until tender. Stir in flour, mustard, dill, lemon peel, and pepper. Add broth all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, whisking to remove any lumps. Stir in tuna and pasta. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
3.
In small bowl stir together croutons and melted butter. Sprinkle on tuna mixture. Bake, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover. Top with lemon slices, bake, uncovered, 5 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with capers and dill sprigs. Serves 4 to 6.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 565, Total Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Monounsaturated Fat 14 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 868 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 24%, Calcium 6%, Iron 3%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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