Skinny Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ever since I pinned a tuna noodle casserole recipe many weeks ago I have been craving it but haven't actually gotten around to doing it until this morning. Yes, it is baked and done all before 9am. That's what happens when you're on night shift for the next few nights and need something that's going to last you for a few days.

Historically, tuna noodle casserole became popular in the 1950s because it was cheap and can be made with nonperishable ingredients that most people already have in their house. Usually it includes egg noodles, onion, frozen peas, cream of mushroom soup, shredded cheddar cheese, mushrooms, and canned, drained tuna. Then it's topped with crushed potato chips or some other crunchy topping. And it's not even remotely healthy. Which is why I looked for a "skinny" recipe.

I found one from Om Nomalicious by way of Pinterest and the recipe is as follows with a few of my own recommendations in the ingredients:

Skinny Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients

5 Cups Uncooked Egg Noodles (12 ozpackage) (I used whole grain) 
1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup 
1 Cup Fat Free or Light Sour Cream
2/3 Cup Grated Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese
1/3 Cup Fat Free, Reduced Fat, or Skim Milk
¼ tsp Salt
2 Cans (5 ozeach) Water Packed Tuna, Drained
1 Cup Frozen Peas
¼ Cup Finely Chopped Onion

Cook noodles according to package directions.  While noodles are cooking, combine all other ingredients in a large mixing bowl.  Drain noodles and add them to soup mixture.

Pour the mixture into an sprayed 11×7 inch baking dish.

Bake, uncovered at 350F for 25-30 minutes, until browned at the top and bubbly.

The original author did not add any topping to hers because her family didn't like it, and I stuck with that for less calories. You don't really need it anyway. 

I can't tell you how good my house smells right now, and with the dreary overcast weather this is the perfect kind of comfort food for today. I did taste test a little bit right now, and it's very good. You still get a little bit of crunch from the noodles on the top. It's nice and creamy and filling and the best part is I don't feel guily eating it!