Tuna Casserole~Gluten & Dairy-Free

By sillymom

So tasty, like it has cheese sauce, but better!

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups gluten free pasta, cooked aldente (I like fusilli or macaroni shape)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli
• 1/4 cup gluten free flour
• 2 cups chicken broth (or more if needed)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• salt
• pepper
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water
• 3/4 cup gluten free cracker crumbs
• 1 tsp smoked paprika

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a 9" x 13" baking dish.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add onion, carrots, and broccoli and cook until tender, then remove from pan.
4. Add 2 more tablespoons olive oil to pan and stir in flour whisking until smooth and frothy.
5. Gradually add broth until it forms a sauce consistency.
6. Stir in the mayonnaise, salt and pepper until mixture is smooth.
7. Mix in drained tuna and cooked veggies.
8. Spread pasta in baking dish and pour sauce to cover. (Will get dry pieces if some are left uncovered).
9. Sprinkle cracker crumbs on top and paprika over entire pan to give a lovely color.
10. Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover the last 10 minutes or until slightly browned on top.