Tuna pasta bake is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. This recipe adds a crunchy twist with a corn chip topping that adds a delicious texture and flavor contrast. The tuna, pasta, vegetables, and cheese combine to create a creamy and satisfying dish that is sure to please the whole family.
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TUNA MORNAY (CREAMY TUNA CASSEROLE PASTA BAKE)
Recipe video above. Tuna Mornay is how you elevate canned tuna above a glum pantry staple into a delish family meal! It's a tuna casserole pasta bake with a creamy sauce, sweet pops of corn and crunchy topping, baked until golden and bubbly. Simple to make, economical and oh-so-delish!
Provided by Nagi
Categories Mains
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
- Crunchy Topping - Mix together.
- Cook pasta per packet directions MINUS 1 minute. Drain then allow to cool slightly, then return into pot.
- White Sauce - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add flour and stir into melted butter. While whisking, gradually pour in about 1/3 of the milk. Once the flour-butter mixture is incorporated into the milk, pour in remaining milk and whisk.
- Add Vegeta, mustard, onion and garlic powder, whisk.
- When the milk starts to heat up, whisk constantly to make sure the white sauce doesn't catch on the base.
- After 4 - 5 minutes, the sauce should be thick enough that you can draw a path across the back of a spoon (see video). Remove from stove and stir in parmesan.
- Assemble & Bake - Add tuna into pasta and flake into large chunks with fork (not too much, don't want it to turn to mush when stirred). Add corn, pour over sauce, then gently stir.
- Scrape into baking dish, top with Crunchy Topping.
- Bake 25 minutes until top is golden and edges are bubbling. Sprinkle with chives if desired then serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 659 kcal, Carbohydrate 82 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 1374 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRUNCHY TUNA PASTA BAKE
Our take on this family classic is the ideal comfort food for cold British winter evenings or when you need a quick, filling meal
Provided by Campbell's Original
Yield Serves 3-4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Step 1 Add the soup and the milk to a medium sized saucepan, bring to the boil stirring frequently.
- Step 2 Add the pasta, tuna & sweetcorn then simmer for 1 minute stirring continuously.
- Step 3 Pour the mixture into a heat proof dish, top with crushed crisps and the cheese.
- Step 4 Place under the grill until the cheese is golden brown.
TUNA PASTA BAKE WITH CORN CHIP CRUNCHY TOPPING
This kid friendly tuna bake is easy to make. I had my 3 year old help make the topping and he thought it was delicious!
Provided by mum to liam
Categories Tuna
Time 35m
Yield 1 pasta bake, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta in plenty of boiling salted water for 10 minutes or until al dente(firm to bite). Drain and rinse through cold water.
- Stir Condensed Cream of Celery soup through pasta. Carefully fold in tuna chunks, cheese and parsley.
- Pour into oven proof dish. Sprinkle topping on top.
- Bake at 190 degrees celsius on fan bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden.
- Serve with grilled tomatoes and tossed salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.7, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 61.2, Sodium 1462.3, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 35.5
TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE WITH POTATO CHIP TOPPING
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Butter a 2-quart casserole or baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high and add the mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the mushrooms release their liquid and turn golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and cook, whisking, about 1 minute. Gradually add the milk while whisking constantly, then whisk in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in the boiling water until al dente according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and stir it into the mushroom mixture. Add the tuna and parsley and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and add 1 cup of the Cheddar. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup Cheddar on top and then cover with the potato chip crumbs. Bake until bubbling and golden brown on top, about 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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
EASY TUNA PASTA BAKE
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and toss pasta with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an ovenproof baking dish.
- While penne is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tuna and cook for 2 minutes. Pour heavy cream over tuna and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add penne and toss well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 857.2 calories, Carbohydrate 79.9 g, Cholesterol 139.5 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 48.9 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 517.8 mg, Sugar 5 g
CREAMY TUNA PASTA BAKE
Make and share this Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jackiemumof3
Categories Tuna
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package, drain and leave to one side.
- Preheat oven to 175 degrees and grease a large casserole dish.
- In a small saucepan add the butter and saute the onions, mushrooms and pepper until soft, drain and leave to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl combine all the vegetables, tuna, sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large casserole dish add the cooked pasta and boiled eggs. next add the vegetable/tuna mixture, gently combining everything together.
- Top with the crushed cornflakes and sprinkle on the cheese.
- Bake in the oven until bubbly (about 30 minutes). Add the sliced tomato before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.5, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 76.6, Sodium 882.3, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 43
TASTY TUNA PASTA
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine tuna, peas, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, oregano, and basil; mix well.
- Cook until heated through and add cooked pasta; mix well. Adjust seasoning as needed; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 765.7 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or oil and is free of additives.
- If you don't have corn chips on hand, you can use crushed tortilla chips or crackers.
- To make the dish more flavorful, add some chopped onion, garlic, or celery to the tuna mixture.
- If you want a cheesier dish, add some shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese to the tuna mixture before baking.
- Serve the tuna pasta bake with a side salad or soup for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Tuna pasta bake is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. The corn chip crunchy topping adds a nice textural contrast to the creamy tuna and pasta. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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