Healthier Stovetop Tuna Noodle Casserole Gluten Dairy Free Paleo Food

GLUTEN FREE &; DAIRY FREE TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven 350 degrees.
• In a saucepan, boil noodles until very al dente..remember they will cook further in the casserole a bit. Alternately, roast your spaghetti squash and cool to shred.
• Heat a large pan over medium heat.
• Add your preferred butter (any oil would work too) to heat gently.
• Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper and saute for 5-8 minutes to soften.
• Mix in the flour and stir to coat the vegetables evenly.
• In a glass measuring cup, mix the milk and mustards and pour into the vegetables, stirring to blend.
• Continue to stir until the mixture is thick and turn off the heat.
• Add the salt to taste and the mayo or cheese. Stir to blend, taste, and add more mustards, mayo, or salt to your taste.
• Stir in the noodles of choice and the tuna and mix to blend.
• Pour into a greased 12 x 8 pan.
• Topping: Mix together the breadcrumbs or almond flour, melted butter, and minced garlic and sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
• Bake in the oven until hot, bubbly, and the topping is crispy.

GLUTEN-FREE DAIRY-FREE TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Grease a shallow baking dish I use 9" x 13".
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add onion & sliced mushrooms, cook until tender then remove from pan.
• Add 2 more tablespoons olive oil to pan and stir in flour whisking until smooth and frothy.
• Gradually add broth until it forms a sauce consistency.
• Then stir in the mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Stir until mixture is smooth.
• Mix in drained tuna, mushroom, onions & thawed peas if using.
• Spread pasta in baking dish and pour sauce to cover. (Will get dry pieces if some are left uncovered).
• Tear bread into crumbs and sprinkle on top if using sift paprika over entire pan to give a lovely colour and drizzle the additional olive oil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until slightly browned on top.