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

Ingredients

• 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