Gluten Free Tuna Casserole

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A classic tuna casserole, now gluten free! This comforting dish combines gluten-free rotini with onion, peas, cream, spinach, and tuna, then is topped with gluten-free bread crumbs and baked to crispy, golden perfection.

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

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and toss with cream sauce and tuna.

  5. Place pasta mixture in a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with remaining cheese, gluten-free bread crumbs, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs turn crispy and golden, about 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1128 Calories
65g Fat
95g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 1128
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 65g 83%
Saturated Fat 32g 162%
Cholesterol 178mg 59%
Sodium 681mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 95g 35%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 42g 84%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 529mg 41%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 587mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.