How to Make Gluten Free Tuna Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a comforting and delicious meal that is also gluten free? Look no further than this Gluten Free Tuna Casserole recipe! This classic dish is the perfect combination of hearty flavors and creamy texture, making it a favorite among those with dietary restrictions and those without. Whether you are gluten intolerant, have Celiac disease, or simply want to try a new twist on a classic dish, this recipe is sure to please your taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) box Barilla® Gluten Free Rotini
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 (6 ounce) tuna packed in oil, drained
  • ½ cup Italian style gluten free bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a pan and sauté onions over high heat until slightly translucent, about 4 minutes. Adjust heat to medium. Add peas and spinach and cook until spinach is wilted.
  • Add cream to onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Gently fold in 2/3 of the cheese. Remove from heat.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and toss with cream sauce and tuna.
  • Place pasta mixture in a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with remaining cheese, gluten-free bread crumbs, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs turn crispy and golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    1128 cal.

    • Total Fat: 65g
    • Saturated Fat: 32g
    • Cholesterol: 178mg
    • Sodium: 681mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 95g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 529mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 587mg