Keto Tuna Helper Macaroni

It’s just like the boxed stuff you buy at the store but better! This Keto version of tuna helper macaroni tastes almost exactly like what you ate as a kid with a few small adjustments to make the recipe Keto-friendly. Your preferred brand of canned tuna is cooked in a Keto cheese sauce that is thick and creamy. Instead of boxed pasta that’s loaded with carbs, you’ll enjoy your Keto tuna helper over shirataki elbow noodles. If you can’t find macaroni-shaped shirataki noodles, don’t worry, any cut or shape will do! The recipe here is left simplified, so you can add in any additional seasonings or ingredients to your taste. However, the recipe is also delicious as is. You don’t even need to add salt because the dairy used adds enough salty flavor. Store the finished tuna help macaroni in your refrigerator for up to 5 days, and store it in portions for serving so you can easily reheat them in your microwave.

Suggested Seasonings To Add

If you want to add more flavor to your Keto tuna helper macaroni, there are many flavor combinations you can pick from. To avoid adding any more carbs to your recipe, opt for dried seasonings and spices, like onion powder, garlic powder, ground dried herbs, or paprika. You may also wish to add fresh herbs, such as basil or green onion, which shouldn’t add any additional carbs to your meal. For an extra cheesy layer, you may consider sprinkling extra cheese over the macaroni and place it under your broiler to get a crispy top.

Can I Use Fresh Tuna Instead Of Canned?

If you’d prefer to use fresh or thawed tuna from frozen, you may. You can substitute with fresh tuna by exact weight, and this choice gives you a little more creative freedom to add seasonings to your fish. For this recipe, you’ll need to cook fresh tuna to well done. If you leave it rare, the extra water in the fish will separate your cheese sauce later in the macaroni. Make sure to flake your cooked tuna into fine pieces so they’re easier to add back into the recipe.

Jessica L.