Tuna Cashew Casserole

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup chopped celery
• 2/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 cups chow mein noodles, divided
• 3/4 cup salted cashews
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Sauté celery, onion and green pepper in 1 1/2 tablespoons butter.

2. 2

   In saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter.

3. 3

   Mix in flour, stir until smooth.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and add salt and milk.

5. 5

   Heat the mixture until it boils (stirring frequently).

6. 6

   Boil for 1 minute or until thick (keep stirring).

7. 7

   Add tuna and sauce to vegetables in pan.

8. 8

   Stir in milk, 1 cup of the chow mein noodles, the cashews and pepper.

9. 9

   Pour into 1 1/2 quart buttered baking dish.

10. 10

    Top with remaining chow mein noodles.

11. 11

    Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.