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Making Gluten Free Tuna Casserole from scratch is easy and ends up tasting FAR better than traditional Tuna casserole. Here's my recipe, which is sure to please the whole family!<\/p>\n

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Tuna casserole - to most people - is a quick and easy thing to make, given the widely available condensed cream of soup options. <\/p>\n

Mix a can of cream of mushroom soup with some tuna, toss in some cooked noodles, and bam - you\u2019re done. The ultimate comfort food, in minutes!<\/p>\n

If canned cream of mushroom soup isn\u2019t your thing, there\u2019s always other canned soup options - cream of celery, cream of broccoli, cream of asparagus... IF you can have gluten, anyway.<\/p>\n

The original version of this easy tuna noodle casserole recipe was featured in one of my Beyond Flour cookbooks, around a decade ago.<\/p>\n

At the time, gluten free cream of mushroom soup wasn\u2019t really a thing - certainly no where I\u2019d shopped. If there was a gluten-free alternative anywhere, it probably cost 5-6x as much as the gluten version!<\/p><\/div>\n

With much fewer options for those who are gluten-free, I decided to make a from-scratch version... but dressed up a bit. <\/p>\n

This easy gluten free tuna noodle casserole features a flavorful, creamy sauce. Basically a white sauce, built over a pile of sauteed aromatic veggies!<\/p>\n

Fresh ingredients make for a nicer, refined flavour... So why not add a bit of wine? <\/p>\n

This classic comfort food casserole is nice and rich, with amazing flavor. It\u2019s definitely a departure from the uniform flavour blanket that canned soup gives traditional recipes! <\/p>\n

Even if you're not a tuna fan, the albacore tuna doesn't scream \"canned tuna\" - my husband is not a fan of \u201cfishy fish\u201d, but will down a bowl of this in no time. <\/p>\n

Sure, it may sound involved as I describe it just now, but it\u2019s actually an easy dinner recipe. You can definitely throw it together on a busy weeknight, AND the leftovers reheat well, for a future easy weeknight meal.<\/p>\n

Anyway, let\u2019s get to it!<\/p>\n

Update: Now I also have a Keto Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe<\/a>!<\/i><\/div>\n

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Ingredients<\/h2>\n

This healthy tuna noodle casserole uses relatively simple ingredients - mostly pantry staples, and things you can easily find in your local grocery store.<\/p>\n

A few notes for you:<\/p>\n

Canned Tuna<\/h4>\n

I use 2 cans of tuna in this recipe - preferably Solid White Albacore Tuna.<\/p>\n

Yes, it\u2019s a bit more expensive, but it\u2019s also just better - taste and texture - than the cheaper alternatives. <\/p>\n

If I\u2019m going to the effort of making a healthier tuna noodle casserole, I like it to be as fantastic as it could be!<\/p>\n

That said, groceries are definitely getting more expensive - and you can definitely use 2 cans of whatever tuna you have on hand, or what\u2019s on sale.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Dry Gluten Free Pasta<\/h4>\n

You can use your favorite brand of gluten-free pasta<\/a>- there are a lot of gf pastas to choose from - as long as it holds together well when cooked. <\/p>\n

I like to make this easy tuna casserole recipe with Brown Rice Pasta<\/a>*, but Chickpea Pasta<\/a> and Lentil Pasta<\/a> are also good options for gluten-free noodles.<\/p>\n

Gluten-Free Egg Noodles exist, but I haven\u2019t actually tried them in this recipe. If you do, be sure to let me know how it goes!<\/p>\n

* Specifically, Tinkyada Brown Rice Pasta Spirals<\/a>... when I can find it in grocery stores, anyway!<\/div>\n

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Produce<\/h4>\n

This recipe uses a few different kinds of vegetables - both fresh and frozen - to get the best flavour possible.<\/p>\n

I use fresh onion, celery, and mushrooms (either crimini or button), along with some frozen peas.<\/p>\n

If you prefer celery to mushrooms - or vice versa - you can leave one out and just double the amount of the other.<\/p>\n

Also, my husband wants me to specify that while the amount of peas I call for is acceptable for most people (Or BALANCED!), he would double the amount, as he really, REALLY likes peas.<\/p>\n

You do you!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs<\/h4>\n

Panko breadcrumbs are a pretty common topping for classic tuna noodle casserole, and you can even buy Gluten Free Panko Bread Crumbs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I tend to not have it on hand, though, and usually end up using crushed up plain potato chips. Use whichever you like!<\/p>\n

Cheese<\/h4>\n

While many people seem to make their tuna casserole with cheddar cheese, I like using shredded Parmesan cheese in this gluten free casserole.<\/p>\n

I just think it tastes a bit more refined - if I\u2019m going to make a tuna pasta bake from scratch, I like it to taste higher end!\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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White Rice Flour<\/h4>\n

I have only ever made this recipe with White Rice Flour<\/a>, as I find it make the best sauces and roux, of all the gluten free flour options.<\/p>\n

If you want to substitute a bit of corn starch, go with 2 tablespoon and toss it with the Parmesan that\u2019s going into the sauce, rather than make a roux or stirring it right into the sauce.<\/p>\n

I would not recommend using a gluten free all purpose flour, as they can behave unpredictably (varying ingredients), and usually contain xanthan gum.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Dry White Wine<\/h4>\n

I use a little dry white wine for a bit a refined flavour and acidity - usually Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, or Pinot Grigio. <\/p>\n

I do NOT recommend using cooking wine, as it generally doesn\u2019t taste good, and tends to be really salty.<\/p>\n

The alcohol completely cooks off in the simmering process, but feel free to skip the wine if you\u2019d like - just replace it with the same amount of additional chicken broth.<\/p>\n

I recommend adding a teaspoon or so of lemon juice or vinegar to the broth, just to brighten the sauce up a bit, in the absence of the wine.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Everything Else<\/h4>\n

Rounding out this recipe, you will need:<\/p>\n

Heavy Whipping Cream
\nChicken Broth (Or Vegetable Broth)
\nButter
\nOlive Oil
\nSalt and Pepper<\/p><\/div>\n