11 Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes Without Canned Soup (That Are Still Cozy and Cheesy)

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Gluten-Free Tuna Noodle Casserole

A gluten-free version of tuna casserole baked in a white dish with golden melted cheese, featuring elbow macaroni and visible tuna flakes.

Your favorite childhood dinner, minus the gluten. This one’s creamy, cheesy, and totally wheat-free.
The full Gluten-Free Tuna Casserole recipe card is right below.

Gluten-Free Tuna Noodle Casserole

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz gluten-free elbow macaroni (Use chickpea or brown rice pasta for best texture.)

  • 2 tablespoons butter (or dairy-free alternative)

  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened plant milk)

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

  • 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained and flaked

  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)

  • Gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed GF crackers (optional topping)

Directions

  • Cook gluten-free elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in gluten-free flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and mix in 1 cup of the cheese until melted.
  • Combine noodles, tuna, peas (if using), and sauce in a large bowl. Stir gently.
  • Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and optional breadcrumbs.
  • Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
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11 Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipes Without Canned Soup (That Are Still Cozy and Cheesy)

Gluten-Free Tuna Noodle Casserole

A gluten-free version of tuna casserole baked in a white dish with golden melted cheese, featuring elbow macaroni and visible tuna flakes.

Your favorite childhood dinner, minus the gluten. This one’s creamy, cheesy, and totally wheat-free.
The full Gluten-Free Tuna Casserole recipe card is right below.

Gluten-Free Tuna Noodle Casserole

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

servings
Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

  • 12 oz gluten-free elbow macaroni (Use chickpea or brown rice pasta for best texture.)

  • 2 tablespoons butter (or dairy-free alternative)

  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened plant milk)

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

  • 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained and flaked

  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)

  • Gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed GF crackers (optional topping)

Directions

  • Cook gluten-free elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in gluten-free flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and mix in 1 cup of the cheese until melted.
  • Combine noodles, tuna, peas (if using), and sauce in a large bowl. Stir gently.
  • Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and optional breadcrumbs.
  • Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
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