Best 8 Creamy Tuna Bowties Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a culinary journey with our creamy tuna bowties, a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your senses. This delectable dish features tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce, generously complemented by succulent tuna, vibrant peas, and a touch of tangy lemon. Immerse yourself in the harmony of textures, from the velvety smoothness of the sauce to the delicate chewiness of the pasta and the flaky tenderness of the tuna. Each bite is a burst of flavors, where the richness of the cream mingles with the briny essence of the tuna, the sweetness of the peas, and the refreshing zest of lemon. This recipe is a symphony of simplicity and indulgence, perfect for a quick and comforting meal or an elegant dinner party. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the exquisite flavors that await you in our creamy tuna bowties.

In addition to the classic creamy tuna bowties, this article also presents a delightful collection of tuna pasta recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Explore the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean Tuna Pasta, where sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese join forces to create a vibrant and savory dish. For a touch of heat and spice, embark on a culinary adventure with Spicy Tuna Pasta, where red pepper flakes and chili powder ignite your taste buds. If you're seeking a lighter and refreshing option, immerse yourself in the zesty Lemon Dill Tuna Pasta, where the brightness of lemon and the herbaceousness of dill create a symphony of flavors. Vegetarian enthusiasts will relish the Tuna-less Tuna Pasta, a delectable plant-based alternative that captures the essence of tuna without compromising on taste. Whether you're a seafood lover, a vegetarian, or simply seeking a culinary adventure, this article has a tuna pasta recipe that will satisfy your cravings and delight your palate.

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CREAMY TUNA BOWTIES RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Creamy Tuna Bowties Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by rrxing

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 oz Mueller's Bowties
1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo sauce
1 cup frozen peas
3 cans (5 oz ea) tuna, drained
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain in a colander. Return pasta to hot pan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat, over low heat, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.

CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA



Creamy Bow Tie Pasta image

Add a little zip to your meal with this saucy pasta dish. It's an excellent accompaniment with almost any meat or seafood. -Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
2-1/4 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Dash salt
Dash dried basil
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the oil, flour, garlic and seasonings until blended. Gradually add the milk, broth and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and sour cream. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

HARD TIMES CREAMED TUNA



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Times were tough for my newly divorced mom in the 70's. I remember eating creamed tuna on toast with a green salad on the side at least weekly. It was one of my favorite meals, and I had no idea we were eating it out of necessity. Times aren't so tough now, but I still make this about once a month. It's great when you're in a hurry, or have limited supplies on hand. My kids love it too!

Provided by holly

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 (5 ounce) can chunk light tuna in water, drained and flaked
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 slices bread, toasted, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter until smooth and slowly stream milk into the mixture while whisking continually. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir tuna into the milk mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook until tuna is warmed, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Ladle tuna mixture over toasted bread to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 303.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

RICH & CREAMY TUNA CASSEROLE



Rich & Creamy Tuna Casserole image

This is one of our favorite casseroles! It's creamy and so easy to make, and it tastes so rich. For the picture, I used small bow tie pasta, and Ritz crackers to top the casserole.

Provided by Lauren Conforti

Categories     Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb penne pasta, or pasta of choice
1 can(s) solid white tuna in water, including liquid
1 can(s) light tuna in oil, drained
2 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1/4 can(s) evaporated milk, (use soup can)
2-3 Tbsp sour cream
1 can(s) mushroom slices, partially drained
2 stalk(s) celery, chopped
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 Tbsp parsley flakes
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
italian seasoned bread crumbs, or 1 sleeve of ritz crackers, crumbled

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain. Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
  • 2. Saute onions & celery in a little butter until softened.
  • 3. In a large bowl, combine the tuna, and the remainder of ingredients, except bread crumbs/crackers.
  • 4. Combine pasta with tuna/soup mixture. Spoon into 9x13 pan and top with bread crumbs or Ritz crackers.
  • 5. Bake for about 30 mins, or until casserole is bubbly and golden browned. Enjoy.
  • 6. ** If Freezing: Leave off the bread crumbs until ready to bake.

CREAMY TUNA PASTA SALAD



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This creamy salad combines pasta & tuna to create the perfect light lunch or side to supper! With the addition of pickles, cheese, and peas it is sure to be a hit!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups rotini pasta (measured dry)
6 ounces canned tuna (drained)
½ cup celery (diced)
3 green onions (sliced)
¾ cup baby peas (defrosted and drained)
1 cup cheddar cheese (diced (optional))
⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon white vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
½ teaspoon dried dill

Steps:

  • Combine all dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 406 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TUNA BOATS



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Janelle Aguda of Chicago, Illinois gets her son involved in this sea-cruising cuisine by having him assemble the simple sails out of cheese slices. They like to serve the "boats" on blue paper plates with fish-shaped crackers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
4 submarine sandwich or hoagie buns
4 lettuce leaves
4 slices cheddar cheese
8 wooden skewers
Goldfish cheddar crackers

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the tuna, egg, celery and onion. Stir in the Miracle Whip and pickle relish; set aside. Make a 2-in. wide V-shaped cut in the center of each bun to within an inch of the bottom. Remove cut portion and save for another use. Line each bun with a lettuce leaf and fill with tuna mixture., Cut cheese slices in half diagonally. For sails, carefully insert a wooden skewer into the top center of each cheese triangle. Bend cheese slightly; push skewer through bottom center of cheese. Insert two skewers into each sandwich. Place on a serving plate. Sprinkle fish crackers around boats.

Nutrition Facts :

HEALTHIER TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Opting for low-fat Alfredo sauce and sour cream lightens up this weeknight-friendly tuna casserole that packs plenty of veggies alongside whole wheat pasta, keeping it hearty enough to take to your next potluck. Garnish with fresh dill.

Provided by Juliana Hale

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
2 cups whole-grain bow-tie pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
½ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup chopped celery
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
⅓ cup chopped carrot
1 ½ cups light Alfredo sauce (such as Classico® Light Creamy Alfredo)
½ cup light sour cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (5 ounce) can solid white tuna (water pack), drained and broken into chunks
⅓ cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs
4 wedges lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrot; cook until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Whisk together Alfredo sauce, sour cream, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, dill, and black pepper in a large bowl. Stir in cooked pasta, vegetables, and tuna until combined. Transfer to the prepared dish. In a small bowl, stir together panko and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan; sprinkle over casserole. Lightly coat with nonstick spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until browned and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.7 calories, Carbohydrate 62.4 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1066.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

TUNA CASSEROLE WITH BOW TIES, MUSHROOMS AND PARMESAN



Tuna Casserole With Bow Ties, Mushrooms and Parmesan image

This is a great from scratch Tuna Casserole. No canned soup here, an easy Parmesan cream sauce with just a touch of cayenne to give it a nice kick. Red bell peppers, green onions and mushrooms give it the right flavor and colors to pull an ordinary tuna casserole to over the top. This recipe comes from Art Smith's cookbook "Kitchen Life" which I am enjoying very much! When I make this again, I will probably substitute Ritz cracker crumbs for the dried bread crumbs to add a little more pizzaz to the top.

Provided by lisar

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb bow tie pasta (also called farfalle)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 red bell pepper, chopped
10 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
3 scallions, chopped
1/3 cup flour
2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350. Lightly coat the inside of a 2 ½ to 3 quart baking with vege spray.
  • Bring a large of water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until barely tender (it will cook further in the oven). Drain well. Return the pasta to the cooking pot.
  • Meanwhile heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and cook stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and the scallions, and cook, stirring often, until the mushroom juices evaporate and the mushrooms are tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the flour and stir well. Stir in the milk and broth, and bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the tuna, ½ cup parmesan and the cayenne. Stir this into the pasta mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the pasta into the baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs and remaining ¼ cup parmesan. Bake until the sauce is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, then serve hot.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh tuna steaks or fillets. Frozen tuna can also be used, but it should be thawed completely before cooking.
  • If you don't have a steamer basket, you can cook the tuna in a colander set over a pot of boiling water.
  • To make the sauce, you can use either heavy cream or milk. If you use milk, you may need to add a little cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the sauce, such as chopped onion, celery, or mushrooms.
  • Serve the Creamy Tuna Bowties immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Creamy Tuna Bowties is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna, and it's also a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious pasta dish, give Creamy Tuna Bowties a try.

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