How many carbs are in tuna casserole?

The nutritional info for tuna noodle casserole can vary considerably depending on how you prepare it. But on average, it contains about 45g net carbs. Fear not! The Keto Tuna Casserole I'm going to show you how to make has just 6g net carbs.

Is canned tuna Keto-friendly?

Yes, canned tuna is a zero-carb food, so it is great for the Keto diet. One 2 ounce serving of canned chunky light tuna has 50 calories, 1 gram of fat, 10 grams of protein. And all variations of canned tuna provide about 5 grams of protein per ounce.

What canned tuna is best for Keto?

All tuna is good for Keto, so which one you choose is up to personal preference. I like albacore tuna which is firm and has a mild flavor. Yellowfin and skipjack are a little softer and taste fishier. Skipjack has the least amount of mercury though, so it's best to go with that if you are planning on having more than 3 servings of canned tuna per week.

Keto Tuna Casserole {with Real Noodles!}

Name: Keto Tuna Casserole {with Real Noodles!}
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz Great Low Carb Bread Co. Rotini Noodles; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup red bell pepper, diced; 8 oz mushrooms, sliced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 1/4 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder; 2 tablespoons water; 3 cans tuna, drained and broken up; 1/2 cup frozen peas, optional*; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Keto Tuna Casserole {with Real Noodles!}

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This Keto Tuna Casserole has real honest-to-goodness noodles in it. And the carb count is still just 6 grams per serving.

Author: Emily Krill
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 45
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Main
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie

Ingredients

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8 oz Great Low Carb Bread Co. Rotini Noodles
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
2 tablespoons water
3 cans tuna, drained and broken up
1/2 cup frozen peas, optional*
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

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Instructions

Step 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9 X 13 inch or 3-quart casserole dish.

Step 2. Add rotini noodles to a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook for 15 minutes, then drain in a colander.

Step 3. In a large skillet, heat butter over Medium heat until frothy. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add red bell peppers and saute for 1 minute more. Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper and cook for 7 minutes.

Step 4. Add heavy cream and broth to the pan and cook for 3 minutes. In a small bowl, mix together arrowroot and water. Pour into the pan and cook until thickened, 2-3 minutes more.

Step 5. In a large bowl, mix together noodles, sauce, peas, tuna and 1 1/2 cup cheese.

Step 6. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.

Step 7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and the noodles are beginning to brown.

Notes

*If you skip the peas, you can knock 2g net carbs off of each serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
Calories: 440
Fat: 33
Carbohydrates: 16
Fiber: 10
Protein: 26

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