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Low Carb Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole

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Is tuna casserole totally 1987?

Umm….oh well.

I guess I was born in the 80’s, so it’s sort of part of my generation? Or not?

I don’t know what I’m talking about. It’s all just gibberish.

Actually, this whole blog is sort of a mish-mash of gibberish. Albeit yummy gibberish.

That was a fun tangent.

Anyways, this tuna casserole is the freakin’ bomb. {I’m so modest.} I’ve made it twice in the last week, that’s how good it is! All 3 of us in my family CANNOT get enough of it which is weird because typically when we crave something, it’s usually like this or this. Who craves tuna casserole?

I’ll tell you who: This Girl. Right here.

Well, this here is a version of Tuna Casserole that will make your family FLIP out. This is seriously one of my new favorite casseroles and will probably stay at the top FOREVER.

Ok. Not really. That statement is true until I make some other casserole that becomes a new obsession.

Have I mentioned I’m addicted to food? Crullers and tuna casseroles. That’s how I roll, baby.

Wow. Yet another fun tangent for you people. {See? GIBBERISH, I tell you!}

So, yes. Back to my lover, Mr. Tuna. So tasty, so creamy, so cheesy, no one will not like this. Like that double negative? Oh yeah. The best part about this recipe? Only 1 pot needed and it’s ready in under 30 minutes. How’s that for a weeknight meal? Totally awesome. AND, the leftovers are totally rad too. My 3 year old requested this as her lunch the next day. Unheard of at my house.

Ready to make this? Get ready to be amazed…..not really. And scroll down for a Giveaway from Barilla!

First thing you want to do bring a large pot of water to boil and steal this pasta back from a certain thief.

I’m using Barilla Plus Farfalle. Cute little bowties that are perfect for casseroles.

You’ll also want to chop up a whole head of cauliflower into small florets.

One that water comes to a boil, throw in some salt and the pasta. Then after a few minutes toss in the cauliflower too. Once everything is good and soft, drain it all and set aside.

Place that same pot back on the heat and saute those diced onions in some olive oil. Once they are nice and soft, we can add in some salt, pepper and

a jar of alfredo sauce. Once you pour this whole thing in, measure out your milk and pour it into the dirty jar. Shake it up and add that milk in too. Cleaning out the jar, baby! Just another lazy step brought to you by Lauren’s Latest.

So, we’re also going to throw in a bunch of cheese to the sauce too. Cheesy goodness. OH YEAH. After a minute, all the cheese should have melted and the sauce should be good and creamy.

Now we can add in the drained tuna, the cooked cauliflower and pasta and the peas.

Stir this up to coat everything in that sauce and rejoice.

Flatten out the top and sprinkle with more cheese.

Throw this under a hot broiler for a few minutes to get the top brown and bubbly and that’s it! DINNER TIME!

Outrageous pasta that happens to have a whole lot of cheese, a whole lots of veggies and even a little fish. Good eats, right here peeps.

My kind of dinner. Here’s the printable:

Enjoy your long weekend!

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Low Carb Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole

Servings 4 portions

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound short cut pasta such as Barilla Plus Farfalle
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 jar prepared alfredo sauce
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 cans water packed tuna
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Bring large pot of water to boil. Cut cauliflower into small bite sized florets. Once water comes to rolling boil, salt water and stir in pasta. Cook 3 minutes and then pour in cauliflower pieces. Cook until pasta is al dente and cauliflower is soft. Drain and set aside. In same pot over medium heat, saute onion in olive oil until soft, 5 minutes. Sprinkle in salt and pepper. Pour in alfredo sauce. Pour milk into jar of alfredo sauce, replace lid and shake to remove any excess. Uncap and pour into pot. Sprinkle 2 cups of cheese into sauce and stir until cheese has melted and sauce is smooth. Pour in cooked pasta, cauliflower and frozen peas. Stir until everything is well mixed and coated in sauce. Splash in a little milk if sauce seems to thick. Smooth the top and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Remove from heat and cover to melt cheese OR stick pot under hot broiler for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbly. Serve hot.

****GIVEAWAY****

My friends at Barilla want you to try out this recipe with their latest and greatest pasta Barilla Plus just like we did and then create your own delicious recipes! Barilla Plus pastas are premium, multi-grain pasta rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber with the same great taste you expect from traditional pasta. We loved the farfalle in this casserole.

Here’s what is up for grabs:

-2 boxes Barilla Plus Pasta
-$25 VISA Giftcard

That would make a tasty dinner party right there!

Here’s how to enter:
1. Answer the following question in the comments below: If you win, what is the first recipe you’re going to make with Barilla Plus?
2. Follow Barilla and/or Lauren’s Latest on Facebook. Leave a separate comment telling me you did so.
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That’s it! Giveaway will start Friday, August 31st at 12:00 am PST and will end Thursday September 6th at 11:59 pm PST. Winner will be drawn via random number generator and contacted by email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen. Giveaway only open to US residents.

Good Luck! 🙂

*Disclaimer–I received the same products the winner will be receiving. I was not compensated for this post. All opinions expressed on my blog are always my own. 

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  4. Patricia says

    August 31, 2012 at 9:39 am

    With the delicious recipe you have posted today, why would one look any further for a recipe to make with the Barilla winnings? Thank you for the recipe and the opportunity to win the pasta to make it with.

    Reply

  8. Susanne says

    August 31, 2012 at 9:51 am

    Tuna Casserole of course. I SO want to like tuna casserole but haven’t found one that works for me. This might just do the trick!

    Reply

  14. Lindsay A says

    August 31, 2012 at 11:07 am

    The first recipe i’d make would be a seafood casserole dish. It has shrimp, lobster meat, and scallops. It looks divine!

    Reply

  32. Sarah L says

    August 31, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    I would love to make a simple pasta with vegetables and a light balsamic sauce, sort of like Noodles and Company’s Pasta Fresca.

    Reply

  36. Pamela Travis says

    August 31, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    The first recipe that I would want to make is either this tuna casserole (if I don’t make it before next week!) or a shrimp scampi.

    Reply

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