Description
A comforting, classic tuna noodle casserole made gluten free, featuring tender pasta, creamy sauce, and a crispy topping everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces gluten-free egg noodles or pasta
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- 2. Cook gluten-free noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
- 3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in gluten-free flour.
- 4. Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- 5. Stir in cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 6. In a large bowl, combine noodles, tuna, peas, and sauce.
- 7. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- 8. Mix gluten-free breadcrumbs with olive oil and sprinkle over the top.
- 9. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- 10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to use certified gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs.
- Albacore or chunk light tuna both work well in this recipe.
- You can substitute dairy-free milk and cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: gluten free tuna noodle casserole, tuna casserole, comfort food