The gratin is a well-known family dish in French cuisine. There are several variations of this staple, including the delicious tuna and cherry tomato pasta gratin. This typical dish is perfect for meals with friends or family and is sure to delight the taste buds of both young and old.
Presentation of the tuna and cherry tomato pasta bake
This gratin simply consists of pasta, tuna, and cherry tomatoes, ingredients that give it a unique flavor. To perfect this easy-to-make dish, we also add other ingredients such as grated cheese, pimentón (Spanish paprika) to give an original touch to this traditional recipe. All these elements combined make this pasta gratin with tuna and cherry tomatoes a real concentration of flavors!
List of ingredients:
- 400g of pasta (penne)
- 2 cans of tuna
- 1 box of cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 packet of grated cheese
- 1 to 2 pinch(es) of paprika
- salt, pepper
The necessary ingredients for cooking a good pasta gratin with tuna and cherry tomatoes
For the pasta:
Your choice of pasta may vary according to your personal taste and desires, but for a delicious gratin, preferably opt for short or medium-short pasta such as penne rigate, fusilli or macaroni. The pasta should be well cooked and al dente to ensure a good hold in the gratin.
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For the tuna :
The canned tuna is ideal for this recipe as it pairs perfectly with the other ingredients of the gratin. Prefer a tuna in olive oil to enhance the flavors of the dish.
For the cherry tomatoes:
The cherry tomatoes bring a tangy touch to the gratin dish, while providing a pleasant sensation of freshness. Make sure to choose them ripe and flavoursome to enhance your dish.
For the grated cheese:
Difficult to imagine a gratin without cheese! Opt for a grated cheese suitable for gratins such as emmental, comté or gruyère. Don’t hesitate to play with flavors by choosing more original cheeses.
For the paprika:
This Spanish paprika, more intense and smoky than its Hungarian cousin, enhances the taste and adds a spicy touch to your gratin. Use it sparingly to avoid masking the other flavors of the dish.
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Steps for preparing the tuna and cherry tomato pasta gratin
Making the tuna and cherry tomato pasta gratin is child’s play. Here are the different steps to follow:
1. Cooking Pasta
Cook your pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, making sure to respect their cooking times indicated on the packaging. Once cooked, drain them and set aside.
2. The preparation of the tuna-cherry tomatoes mixture
In a salad bowl, mix the crumbled tuna with a tablespoon of pimentón as well as the cherry tomatoes cut in half. Salt and pepper to taste.
3. Assembling the gratin
Preheat your oven to 180°C, then place a thick layer of pasta at the bottom of an oven-safe dish. Evenly distribute the mixture of tuna-cherry tomatoes on top, then cover with a second layer of pasta. Generously sprinkle grated cheese over the gratin.
4. Baking the Gratin
Bake your dish for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is nicely golden and crispy. Serve hot and enjoy!
The tuna and cherry tomato pasta gratin is thus an original and tasty variant of the traditional gratin dauphinois, which you will not be able to do without. Try it urgently to impress your guests at a future friendly meal!