Indulge in a delectable culinary journey with our tantalizing Cajun Bacon Tuna Pasta Bake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This extraordinary dish seamlessly blends the smokiness of bacon, the heartiness of tuna, and the comforting embrace of pasta, enveloped in a rich and flavorful Cajun sauce. As you embark on this culinary adventure, you'll also discover a treasure trove of other delectable recipes waiting to be explored. From the zesty kick of Cajun Shrimp Pasta to the comforting embrace of Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole, each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience. Let your senses be captivated as you navigate through this culinary odyssey, where every bite tells a story of culinary artistry.
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TUNA & BACON PASTA FINA
This is a recipe that I have been making for years. It's always a favorite. You can tweak the ingredients to your own tastes if you so choose. My brother likes to add minced onions to the saute. It's quick, it's easy & tastes great!
Provided by ChaCha3
Categories Tuna
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fry the bacon in a pan. When bacon is done, drain on papertowels.
- Keep the bacon grease in the pan. (Note: You can reduce the amount of bacon grease you use if you so choose, just keep enough so it doesn't get dry).
- Put the tuna and garlic in the pan with the bacon grease and heat over medium heat - stirring occasionally. Do this for approximately 5 minutes.
- Season with black pepper (optional).
- Crumble the bacon strips and place back in the pan with the tuna & garlic.
- Heat for another minute or two.
- Boil your angel hair pasta.
- When pasta is done put into a large bowl.
- Transfer your bacon & tuna mixture from the pan into the bowl of pasta.
- Toss all ingredients to incorporate all the flavors.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.
TUNA CASSEROLE
This Tuna Casserole Recipe is the BEST ever without any canned soups or mayo! Just tuna and bright peas enveloped in the most flavorful rich, creamy cheese sauce all topped with golden crispy panko. This Tuna Noodle Casserole is made with pantry friendly ingredients and is easy to customize - swap the noodles, swap the veggies, swap the cheese, etc. for whatever you have on hand. This Tuna Casserole recipe is also quick and easy to make and you can prep it entirely ahead of time and bake until warm and bubbly at dinner time!
Provided by Jen
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- NOODLES: Cook the egg noodles in salted water until barely al dente, about 2 minutes less than packaging instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain, rinse until cold and set aside.
- PANKO: Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Add panko and stir to coat. Continue cooking until crumbs become golden brown. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
- CASSEROLE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- SAUCE: Melt butter with olive oil in a very large skillet or Dutch over medium heat (something that can fit all ingredients). Whisk in flour then cook, while stirring for 2 minutes. Turn heat to low then gradually whisk in milk and 1 ½ cups chicken broth. Whisk cornstarch with remaining chicken broth and add to skillet followed by Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, chicken bouillon and all spices/seasonings.
- Bring sauce to a boil, whisking constantly then reduce heat to a simmer, whisking often until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup cheddar until melted followed by Gruyere cheese until melted. Whisk in sour cream until blended.
- COMBINE: Add the tuna and peas and stir to combine. Stir in the noodles until evenly combined. Stir in some of the reserved pasta water IF the sauce has become too thick. Transfer to prepared baking dish and top with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese followed by panko.
- BAKE: Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, uncover and bake an addition 10-15 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted; serve piping hot. Season with freshly cracked salt and pepper to taste (I like more salt).
CAJUN BACON TUNA PASTA BAKE RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by PineyCook
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- 1.Preheat oven to 375F degrees. 2.Melt butter in olive oil over medium-low heat in a large skillet. Add red onions and sauté 2 minutes. Add red and green bell peppers and saute 1 minute. Add garlic, red pepper flakes and saute 30 seconds. Sprinkle in flour and cook while stirring for 3 minutes, or until raw flour smell is gone. 3.Turn heat to low and slowly whisk in 2 cups chicken broth, then milk, stirring constantly until smooth. Turn heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Stir in Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper and continue to simmer until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon, tomatoes, peas and tuna until combined and heated through. 4.Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted. Stir in pasta until well coated, adding an additional 1/4+ chicken broth if sauce has become too thick. For an even creamier pasta, stir in ½ cup sour cream (optional). Pour half of pasta into a 9x13 baking dish. Top with 3/4 cup cheddar cheese (or more for extra cheesiness) then remaining pasta. 5.Stir 3 tablespoons cheddar cheese (or more for extra cheesiness) and 1/4 panko breadcrumbs together and sprinkle over top of pasta. Lightly spray the top with nonstick baking spray and bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted then broil until panko is golden
CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA WITH BACON
This is my version of this popular dish. I use heavy cream, evaporated milk and sour cream for some seriously creamy comfort... add a bit of crispy bacon and I'm in heaven. I've actually left this in the crockpot on warm for up to 5 hours and it works out fine. You just have to under cook the pasta a bit and double or even triple the sauce.
Provided by under12parsecs
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place chicken, olive oil and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat. Roast at 425* for 8-10 minutes, or until just done. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then shred or cube.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. You want it to be al dente (or even a bit less than al dente if you will be putting it in the crock pot. You will also want to double or triple the sauce ingredients if you are using the crock pot).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels and drain, then crumble. Saute onions and garlic in butter and bacon drippings until onion is tender and browning, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream, evaporated milk, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic salt, and black pepper and allow to simmer and thicken a bit.
- Stir in hot pasta and allow to cook a couple of minutes without boiling to finish cooking pasta and allow it to absorb the flavors of the sauce. (At this point you could place the mixture in the crock pot on warm along with the shredded chicken).
- Stir in sour cream, chicken, green onions and parmasean and heat through. Top each serving with crisp crumbled bacon and serve immediately. (If putting int the crock pot, stir in sour cream about 30 minutes before serving--remember to check periodically to see if the pasta is sucking up too much moisture. You may want to add extra cream, milk and sour cream and seasonings. Stir in parmesean and green onions right before serving and top with bacon.).
TUNA PASTA BAKE
Whip up this cheap treat using storecupboard ingredients, tinned tuna and sweetcorn
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Pasta
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4.
- Boil 600g rigatoni for 2 mins less time than stated on the pack.
- To make the sauce, melt 50g butter in a saucepan and stir in 50g plain flour.
- Cook for 1 min, then gradually stir in 600ml milk to make a thick white sauce.
- Remove from the heat and stir in all but a handful of the 250g grated cheddar.
- Drain the pasta, mix with the white sauce, two 160g drained cans tuna, one 330g drained can sweetcorn and a large handful of chopped parsley, then season.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with the rest of the grated cheddar.
- Bake for 15-20 mins until the cheese on top is golden and starting to brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 752 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 99 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 1.43 milligram of sodium
TUNA & SMOKEY BACON PASTA
This is a great cheap & cheerful midweek comfort meal that uses basic storecupboard ingredients.
Provided by lisel1969
Time 35m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200C/gas mark 6
- Cook the pasta according to packet instructions and drain well.
- Heat the oil in a pan and fry the mushrooms and chopped bacon for 2 - 3 minutes then transfer to a large bowl along with the drained pasta. Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl, reserving about a 1/3 of the cheese. Mix well.
- Pour the mix into a large oven dish and top with the rest of the cheese. Place in the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden brown on top (you may wish to finish off by browning under the grill for 2 minutes).
- Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parlsey and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta. A short pasta, such as penne or macaroni, works best for this recipe. The small shapes will hold the sauce well and cook evenly.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means that the pasta should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. This will prevent it from becoming mushy when it is baked.
- Don't overcook the bacon. Bacon that is overcooked will be tough and chewy. Cook it until it is just crispy.
- Use a good quality tuna. Canned tuna in water is fine, but tuna packed in olive oil is even better. The olive oil will add extra flavor and richness to the dish.
- Add some vegetables. If you want to make this dish even more healthy, add some vegetables, such as chopped onions, celery, or bell peppers.
- Season the dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of hot sauce.
Conclusion:
Cajun bacon tuna pasta bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. The combination of bacon, tuna, pasta, and sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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