--- title: "Meatless Friday: Tuna Casserole" description: Want tuna casserole without the canned cream soup? Try Veronica Gantley's twist on an old favorite! image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Tuna%20Casserole%202.png ---                                           [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2015/01/23/meatless-friday-tuna-casserole#) [MEATLESS FRIDAY](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/meatless-friday) # Meatless Friday: Tuna Casserole Jan 23, 2015 8:00:27 AM  |  by [Guest](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/guest) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Tuna%20Casserole%202.png)   This traditional comfort food recipe is updated with a twist. We all know it is perfect for feeding large crowds. This recipe is creamy and delicious without the cream of anything soup. ## Tuna Casserole INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 pound egg noodles 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 onion minced 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1/4 cup white wine 4 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup flour 1 cup vegetable broth 1 cup milk 1 4 oz can tuna 1/2 pound Italian cheese blend 1/2 sleeve crackers, crushed DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375. Bring a a large stock pot to boil and add kosher salt. Add egg noodles to the boiling water and cook until al dente about 10 minutes. In a large skillet melt olive oil and add onions. Cook for about 5 minutes or until soft. Add the soy sauce and continue to cook until the liquid is almost evaporated. Add the wine and bring to a boil for another 2-3 minutes. Transfer onions to a small bowl and reserve. Melt the butter in the skillet add the flour. Whisk until the flour forms a paste. Add the broth a bit at a time until it is all incorporated and smooth. Whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil and then simmer, whisking occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Stir in the onions, tuna and half the cheese into the milk mixture. Add the noodles and pour into a baking dish. Sprinkle crushed crackers over the top. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until top is golden brown and bubbly. 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