Lighter Tuna Noodle Casserole | Recipes Direct

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) package chickpea pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter, plus more, to taste, for greasing the baking dish
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 8 stalks celery, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour or gluten-free 1-to-1 flour
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded, divided
• 2 (5-7-ounce) cans chunk light tuna, drained
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons crispy-fried onions
• olive oil cooking spray, to taste