Reprinted from The Blood Type Diet Website (www.dadamo.com)

Tuna Casserole from Scratch
Contributed by: DianeAdded: Feb 05, 2010 at 08:43 PM


Description:

This is definitely NOT your mother's tuna casserole! If you're avoiding gluten, feel free to substitute appropriate pasta for your blood type.

Ingredients:
  • 13 ounces penne pasta (gluten free, if applicable)
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves chopped garlic
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 Tablespoons flour (blood type appropriate)
  • water as needed
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 12 ounce can of tuna packed in water (drained)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (optional)
  • 3 T bread crumbs (optional)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (or veggie cheese, as appropriate)
How to make it:
  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Prepare penne pasta according to package directions.
  3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in medium skillet.
  4. Add chopped onion and garlic.
  5. Saute until translucent.
  6. Add mushrooms.
  7. Continue to cook.
  8. When mushrooms are golden brown, add vegetable broth.
  9. Add fresh basil.
  10. In small bowl, mix flour with water to create a smooth paste.
  11. Add to mushroom mixture.
  12. Continue to cook over medium heat as sauce thickens.
  13. In large bowl, combine penne pasta, mushroom gravy and flaked tuna.
  14. Stir with large spoon to mix well.
  15. Transfer mixture to 9 x 12 baking pan.
  16. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  17. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
  18. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes.