Best Nicoise Noodle Cake Recipes

TUNA NOODLE NICOISE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook egg noodles according to package directions, adding green beans to the cooking water during the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
• Drain and rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking process.
• Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
• Slowly whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, about 5 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
• Remove from heat, and slowly whisk in 1 cup Parmesan, whisking until smooth.
• Whisk in salt, red pepper flakes, and white pepper.
• Add noodles and green beans, parsley, tuna, capers, grated onion(if using) and, if desired, olives; gently toss to mix well.
• Add tomato, and gently toss to combine.
• Preheat to 375ºF.
• Transfer mixture to an 11- x 7-inch (1 1/2-quart) baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight, or sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan over casserole, and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

EASY NOODLES NIçOISE

Steps:

• Fill 5-quart Dutch oven two-thirds full of water; heat to boiling. Add beans; boil 1 minute. Add vermicelli; boil 6 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain and return to Dutch oven. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing; toss to coat.
• Divide vermicelli mixture evenly among 4 serving plates. Mound one-fourth of the tuna in center of each plate; surround with olives, eggs and radishes. Drizzle remaining 1/4 cup dressing over salads.

NOODLE CAKE

Steps:

• In an 8-inch skillet set over moderate heat, heat the butter and oil until hot. Add the scallion and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the noodles, salt and pepper to taste and pat into an even layer. Let cook over moderate heat for a few minutes or until lightly golden on the bottom. Turn and cook until golden on the bottom. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with the parsley.