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Gluten Free Tuna Casserole

This tuna casserole is part tuna mornay, part pasta bake. It's nutritious, filling and freezes well. It can be cut up into neat slices and makes a great lunch for the next day.
5 from 18 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 340 g (12 oz) dried gluten free penne pasta (I've used GF Barilla Penne here)

Gluten-Free White Sauce

  • 60 g (2 oz) butter
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 tsp mustard (I've use Dijon mustard for a mild flavor)

Tuna Casserole Mix

  • 425 g (15 oz) can tuna (drained)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cheese (shredded/grated)

Breadcrumb Topping

  • 20 g (1 oz) butter
  • 1/2 cup cheese (shredded/grated)
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs (panko style work well)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and lightly grease a rectangular oven pan (lasagne dishes work well).
  • Cook the gf penne in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following the directions on the box to achieve 'al dente'. Don't overcook it! Drain and set aside.

Gluten-Free White Sauce

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the gluten-free flour and stir to a smooth paste.
  • Slowly add the milk and keep stirring until the mixture boils and thickens.
  • Remove the white sauce from heat and gently mix in the mustard. Set aside to cool slightly.
    gluten free white sauce recipe

Tuna Casserole Mix

  • Whisk the eggs and sour cream together in a large bowl.
  • Add the gf white sauce mixture and stir together until well combined.
  • Mix in the cup of cheese and the drained tuna. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour in the cooked pasta and stir to combine.
  • Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface over.
    Gluten-Free Tuna Pasta Bake - Instructions + Process Shots

Breadcrumb Topping

  • Melt the 20g(1 oz) butter in the microwave, then add the 1/2 cup cheese and breadcrumbs and mix together.
  • Scatter evenly over the tuna casserole surface.
  • Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until set and golden on top.
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