Main Dishes

Cajun Bacon Tuna Pasta Bake

Laura Neff
February 11, 2016

This casserole is not your typical tuna noodle casserole. It has so many more flavors including a Cajun flavor.

6
16 ounces rotini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 1/4 low sodium chicken broth, divided
1 1/2 cups milk
2-4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 pieces turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
14 ounces tuna fish in water, drained
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup light sour cream
3/4 cups + 3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
Preheat oven to 375º F. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. In a large skillet, over medium-low heat, add in the olive oil and melt the butter. Add in the red onions and sauté for 2...
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Nutritions

Calories
749

Sodium
3035mg
126% DV

Fat
40g
61% DV

Protein
59g
119% DV

Carbs
38g
13% DV

Fiber
7g
28% DV
Pasta Dinner

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Nutritions

Calories
113

Sodium
377mg
15% DV

Fat
7g
11% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
7g
2% DV

Fiber
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