Tuna Cashew Casserole - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Saute celery, onion and green pepper in 1 1/2 tablespoons butter.
In saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter.
Mix in flour, stir until smooth.
Remove from heat and add salt and milk.
Heat the mixture until it boils (stirring frequently).
Boil for 1 minute or until thick (keep stirring).
Add tuna and sauce to vegetables in pan.
Stir in milk, 1 cup of the chow mein noodles, the cashews and pepper.
Pour into 1 1/2 quart buttered baking dish.
Top with remaining chow mein noodles.
Bake at 350\u00b0F for 30 minutes.