Gourmet Tuna Casserole Recipe

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: fresh tuna

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Fresh tuna is leaner, while canned salmon is often less expensive.

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can be healthier, while cream of chicken is usually cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers lower calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook the fusilli according to package instructions; drain.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked fusilli, drained tuna, butter, flour, milk, heavy cream, asparagus, cremini mushrooms, salt, and pepper.

Mix until well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.

Top with grated parmesan and sprinkle Italian seasoned bread crumbs over the top.

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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