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TUNA & BACON PASTA FINA



Tuna & Bacon Pasta Fina image

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

8 ounces angel hair pasta
1/2 lb bacon
1 (6 1/2 ounce) packet tuna in water, may use canned tuna drained
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
black pepper
parmesan cheese

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.

CAJUN BACON TUNA PASTA BAKE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Cajun Bacon Tuna Pasta Bake Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by PineyCook

Number Of Ingredients 23

12 oz. rotini cooked al dente (don't overcook!)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 1/4 cups chicken broth, divided
1 1/2 cups milk (I use lowfat)
2-4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 pieces cooked turkey bacon (or regular), crumbled
1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1/2 cup petite frozen peas, thawed
1 5.0 oz can Starkist Albacore Tuna, drained
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
3/4 cups cheddar cheese + 3 tablespoons, divided
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

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

TUNA, TOMATO & BACON PASTA



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This is a pasta salad I created as I have an intolerance to preservatives and cannot use jars of pasta sauce etc. My family enjoys it - hope you do too!

Provided by Highland Hedy

Categories     Tuna

Time 18m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

250 g penne pasta, cooked via packet directions (I use San Remo Wholewheat)
1 diced onion
2 large crushed garlic cloves
1 small zucchini, peeled & grated
1 stalk chopped celery
250 g diced bacon, fat removed
1 cup stock (I use veggie)
1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (425 g) can tuna in brine, drained
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Cook pasta to packet directions.
  • Sauté onion, garlic, celery, and zucchini.
  • Grill bacon and dice.
  • Add to onion mixture.
  • Add tin of tomatoes and tomato paste.
  • Add tuna.
  • Add enough stock to make consistency to your liking.
  • Add herbs (and another clove of fresh garlic if you like it like that!).
  • Mix in pasta or pour over prepared pasta.
  • Serve with fresh breadstick and or nice side salad!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.6, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 631.4, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 29.9

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