Summer’s a busy time with day-tripping and dates with mom, so instead of trying to work the little brain cells into a knot in an effort to give you film suggestions, or produce random poetry, I thought I’d do something quick and easy that is also one of my greatest passions.
For the duration of the summer, I’ll be sharing some of my tried and true, simple recipes on Fridays.
Today, I’d like to share my recipe for tuna casserole with an Asian twist. I’m not a big fan of recipes with canned soup in them, but I do make an exception for this one.
Oriental Tuna Casserole
Ingredients:
1 can condensed Golden Mushroom Soup (I use Campbell’s)
1 cup cooked spaghetti or linguine chopped into 1-3 inch lengths
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. TVP (textured vegetable protein – or a couple of broken Wheetabix)
1/2 cup croutons (I use the large, low-fat, seasoned kind)
2 cans of tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 Tbsp. of curry powder (or more, if desired)
1 tsp. ground ginger (or 2 tsp. fresh grated)
1/4 – 1/2 cup crunchy egg noodles
Method:
Mix soup and 1 can water in large bowl. Add remainder of ingredients and stir. Turn into a medium-sized Corning ware or Pyrex dish. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles.
Bake, uncovered in 350 degree oven for 45 mins.
Serve with a salad or crunchy coleslaw.
(Great on toast the next day!)
Enjoy!
Kat
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27 of Kat's friends had this to say::
What a great idea!;) I love tuna and I love this recipe, I think I might just try it out.;)) Although I am not a very good cook, I still think I might be able to handle this one.;)
Coincidentally, I have been contemplating a Friday theme too, but it has nothing to do with food.;))
Hope your Friday is lovely, mine is almost over.;))
xo
Hi Protege! Yes, the recipe is really easy - foolproof, in fact and it tastes really good.
Have a great weekend!
Kat
That recipe sounds really tasty. I'm quite fond of Tuna in all of it's forms. Not sure about the TVP though, I tried to use it once in tacos and my family still hasn't forgiven me! ;o)
Yes, great idea - it's kind of a hip new take on a real boring
1950s tuna casserole (which I never make anymore) that I got from my mother.
Cura Animarum - the Wheetabix works just as well. I used TVP a few times, but it wasn't a big hit. When it ran out, I didn't buy it again.
Deb - I have another more trad one, but I NEVER follow a recipe to the letter, so it ends up jazzed anyway.
Kat
Sounds rather tasty! Does the type of tinned tuna matter, Kat? I'm partial to the albacore (in water, not oil ). And at least I can still find Wheetabix-LOL!
Yum! I'm always on the lookout for quick, easy recipes for busy summer days. I've never seen this one. Thanks, Kat! I will give it a try.
Subby - the one in water is what I typically use, but either will do.
Julie - You're welcome. Let me know how you like it.
Kat
sounds good. I could not swallow but still sounds good sandy
Sandy - I'll post some smoothie recipes just for you sometime soon!
Kat
Thanks for the recept
I will try to make it :)
I can read it .... LOL
It sounds yummieee....
Kat - I had to laugh as I read this recipe - which sounds yummy to me, by the way -- because the last time I tried changing my husband's mother's boring old 50's tuna casserole recipe, I thought he was going to run me out of town! It's still his favorite meal.
Aside from the tuna, I'm looking forward to some new ideas, though. I'm tired of making the same old things.
Sounds tasty! I make a tuna pasta bake called 'tuna surprise' which has canned tomato soup in it. Very simple and tasty and not difficult. This recipe sounds doable to a non cook like me!
Sounds like a nice twist on the old standby tuna casserole. I'm guessing those orange things in your pic are the crunchy noodles, right? At first I thought they were some kind of cheese puffs! ;^)
Wow! That sounds like a mighty feast,Kat,I think I'll ask cook to have a go at preparing this ,soon as she's sobered up :)
hmmm...not usually a fan of tuna caseroles, but this may be one i would try....
Why thank you. Looks like a nice change from the usual elbow macaroni I use in tuna casseroles. And golden mushroom soup? I'm intrigued. I'm one of those people who own a Campbell's soup Cookbook. I haven't cracked it open in a while...
Sounds yummy! But I am lazy, so will let that to you young ones to fix and enjoy. haha
YUM! Can I add a few drops of sesame oil before serving perhaps? Sounds easy & delicious...
Have a lovely weekend Kat!
XO*
TFE - You could add a drop of whatever's she's drinkin' to the recipe!
Brian - the flavours are such that you barely taste any fishy tuna. You just might like this.
Gramma Ann - It's really so easy. If you ARE lazy (and I don't believe that) then it's the dish for you!
Lenorenevermore - that sounds like a great addition to this recipe. I think I'll try it myself.
Kat
Now I've got to raid the fridg, Kat! :)) Must try! Looks delicious!
How scrumptious! I love food like this ~ I'll add this to my menu! =D
mmmm haven't had tuna for a while, i shall try this
Love this idea. I'm a lazy cook and not a very good one so this recipe sounds great!
Like the Weetabix idea beter than the soya stuff.
That's how you spell Weetabix! I knew I was doing it wrong!
Kat
Might try this. Never thought of using crushed Weetabix as a substitute for TVP.
Dominic - I didn't have TVP in the house and had to think of something similar. It worked well.
Kat
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