This version reminds me of the tuna noodle casserole my mom made.
Jackfruit “Tuna” Noodle Casserole (Vegan, Oil Free, and Gluten Free)
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb whole wheat or gluten free noodles or pasta I use fusili.
- 2 14 oz cans young jack fruit drained
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 carrot chopped
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms chopped
- 1 cup peas I use frozen.
For the Sauce
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp dulse flakes Optional, but gives it a fishy flavor.
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place dried pasta and 4 cups water in an Instant Pot.
- Add the jack fruit and vegetables.
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour over vegetables.
- Set Instant Pot on Manual Low Pressure for 6 minutes. NPR.
- Stir well before serving.
Notes
Oven Method:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Place in a large baking dish and set aside.
Saute the vegetables until the onions are translucent.
Add the vegetables and jack fruit to the pasta.
Combine remaining ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour over vegetables and pasta and stir to combine.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Place in a large baking dish and set aside.
Saute the vegetables until the onions are translucent.
Add the vegetables and jack fruit to the pasta.
Combine remaining ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour over vegetables and pasta and stir to combine.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
Just made this last night and it was awesome! I halved the pasta, water, and jackfruit (only had one can) but kept everything else. I was afraid to make pasta in InstaPot…but it turned out perfectly. Will definitely make again. Thank you for a great comfort food recipe from the past.
I am glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback!
Manual low? That’s a pressure I haven’t used since I got my IP. 🙂 Cooking now…
I hope you like it!
We loved it. The flavors brought back a lot of memories. The addition of the dulse is just perfect. Thanks for a keeper. 🙂
Made your recipe tonight. It was delicious. I admit to taking some liberties. Having no peas, i cut up 1/2 cup each of asparagus and green beans cut into pea-sized pieces. I also added 2 tbsps of dulse to the jack fruit before mixing it w/the veggies. or the sauce. The sauce got a small handful of dill and Old Bay seasoning to the sauce prior to blending it. topped the casserole w/bread crumbs, french fried onions, and vegan shredded cheese. my spouse and I were thrilled by he dish. so delicious. thanks.
Thank you for your comment! I am glad you enjoyed it. Your substitutions sound great!
What are the “sauce ingredients ” please?
Thanks for asking. I have updated the recipe to specify. It is everything besides the pasta, jackfruit, and veggies.