Noodle and Seafood Casserole

Ingredients

• 6 ounces thin spaghetti
• salt and pepper, for taste
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup crabmeat (can use fresh, canned or frozen)
• 1 cup shrimp, peeled
• 8 ounces water chestnuts, drained
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup tomato juice
• 1/2 cup fish stock
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the noodles in boiling salted water for 5 minutes, add the peas and onion to the pan and cook for 3 more minutes.

2. 2

   Drain then put into a large bowl. Add the crab, shrimp and water chestnuts.

3. 3

   Mix together the mayonnaise, tomato juice and stock, pour into the bowl, season to taste and mix well.

4. 4

   Transfer the mixture to an oven proof casserole.

5. 5

   Mix together the cheese and almonds, sprinkle over the top of the casserole.

6. 6

   Cook in a preheated oven 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes until topping is crisp and browned.

7. 7

   *** if preparing this casserole in advance let the noodles stand until cold before adding the fish.