Lemony Tuna-Broccoli Pasta

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Lemony Tuna-Broccoli Pasta

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Recipe Data

6
Servings
20min
Prep
20min
Total

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Description

Tuna noodle casserole who? Reach for our healthier take on this classic casserole using broccoli, lemon, pasta, and tuna. 

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Ingredients
Serves 6
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½ (16-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee cellentani pasta, dry
1 (1-lbs.) container Hy-Vee Short Cuts broccoli florets
1 tbsp. Hy-Vee salted butter
½ c. Hy-Vee plain panko bread crumbs
3 tbsp. Hy-Vee grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ tsp. lemon zest, divided
2 (5.2-oz. each) pkgs. garlic and fine herbs soft spreadable cheese
¾ c. Hy-Vee 2% reduced-fat milk
2 (5-oz.) cans Hy-Vee solid white albacore tuna in olive oil, drained and shredded into pieces
Red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, for garnish

Things To Grab

  • Large stockpot
  • Colander
  • 10-inch cast iron skillet

Directions

  1. Bring a large stockpot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, adding broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain, set aside and keep warm.

  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Add panko and Parmesan cheese. Cook over medium heat until toasted; stir in 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest. Transfer mixture to a bowl and set aside.

  3. Add spreadable cheese and milk to same skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon lemon zest, pasta and broccoli mixture, and tuna. Heat through. Sprinkle toasted panko mixture on top. Garnish with red bell pepper, if desired. 

Nutrition facts

Servings

510 Calories per serving

Amounts Per Serving

  • Total Fat: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Protein: 23g

Daily Values

0%
Iron 15%
0%
Calcium 10%
0%
Vitamin D 6%
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Potassium 10%

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Seasons January 2020