Quick Tuna Tortellini Gratin Recipes

TUNA AND TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water, with about 1 tbs olive oil. for 3-5 minutes - until the tortellini floats to the surface. Do not overcook.
• Microwave the broccoli for about 3-4 minutes - till warm, but not soft.
• Drain pasta.
• Meanwhile, unceremoniously dump the canned tuna (with oil) into the pot.
• Add pesto, olive oil, garlic powder and salt if desired.
• Toss together, then add drained pasta and broccoli.
• Toss all together, gently, until mixed.
• Top each serving with freshly grated cheese, and a sprig of fresh basil, if you are lucky enough to have some handy.
• Enjoy.

TORTELLINI TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a 10-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, onions, and garlic and stir to coat them in the oil. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and stir. Cook the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, for ten minutes or until they've released their moisture.
• Add the wine to the pan and, as it simmers, scrape up the browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the butter to the pan and stir until it's melted. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and butter and stir.
• Add the milk and cream to the pan. Stir and bring it to a low simmer and adjust the heat to keep it from boiling. Simmer the sauce for five minutes or so or until it starts to thicken (it should lightly coat the back of a spoon). Add the black pepper, tuna, and peas and stir to combine. Add the tortellini and stir to coat it in the sauce. Transfer the pasta and sauce to a 1 1/12-quart baking dish.
• In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, olive oil, salt and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the topping over the top of the pasta and sauce in the casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top of the breadcrumbs.
• Bake the casserole for 30 minutes. Let the casserole stand for a few minutes before serving.

TUNA TORTELLINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with 4 quarts water and put on high heat to boil.
• Chop onion and celery and saute in a little oil or spray. (Note: Feel free to add mushrooms or peppers, I can barely get away with celery with my family's tastes).
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Add tortellini to water and cook per package directions - you can undercook a little.
• In a 2 quart casserole, mix tuna, soup, and milk.
• Add celery and onion mixture to casserole.
• Drain tortellini and add to casserole. Add cheese and fold in with tuna mixture.
• Sprinkle with crushed potato chips, bread crumbs, etc., if you desire.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes.

TUNA TORTELLINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini in boiling water for about 11 minutes, or according to package directions.
• Turn out into colander and let drain.
• While the tortellini is draining, combine the tuna, soup, mushrooms and 1 cup of the cheese in the tortellini pot.
• Add the drained tortellini and the frozen peas; mix lightly to coat.
• Spoon mixture into an 8X8 square baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Sprinkle crushed chips over casserole.
• Bake in 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes.
• Serve with crusty dinner rolls and a green salad for a complete meal!