June 16, 2007
Cashew Tuna Casserole
There are an infinite number of tuna casserole recipes out there, for the simple reason that mixing a bunch of stuff including an efficient source of protein together and throwing it in the oven is so convenient. I even found the recipe for tuna casserole with prunes, immortalized on the old Greatest American Hero TV show, but we like this one better. It came from an old Farm Journal cookbook, and has evolved a bit since.
1 packet ramen noodles (discard the flavored salt packet)
1 can condensed cream of celery soup
1/4 cup water
1 can chunk tuna
1/4 pound unsalted cashews
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Blanch the ramen by dipping the unbroken block into boiling water for about a minute. It should still be crunchy, just no longer raw. Crumble and seperate; half goes into the casserole dish and half gets reserved. Add all the other stuff and mix well. Sprinkle the rest of the noodle stuff on top.
Bake, uncovered, at 325F for 40 minutes.
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