Great tuna casserole

1 recipe

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packWide noodles (16 oz.)
1largeCan Albacore tuna in water
1Red bell pepper *
1largeOnion *
1largeJar pimentos
5mediumsCelery stalks *
½cupSeasoned bread crumbs
cupMayonaise
1canCream of celery soup
1Soup can milk
¾cupGood Sherry wine
1packSlivered almonds

Directions

* Chopped small

1. Cook noodles al dente, rinse with cold water, drain, and toss with a little olive oil. Put aside and cover to keep soft.

2. Saute onions, peppers, celery in olive oil for about 5 minutes. Throw in the pimentos. Set aside.

3. In a large deep skillet, mix together the mayonaise, celery soup, milk and Sherry. Cook a few minutes until well blended, then add sauted ingredients.

4. Drain the tuna, flake and put in the sauce. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring gently.

5. In a large bowl, mix the cooked noodles and sauce until well blended.

6. Transfer to small casserole dishes or one large (your choice) and sprinkle with bread crumbs and slivered almonds. Salt & pepper to taste when served.