Name: Fusion Tuna Pasta with Crispy Chicken & Cheese Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 400g chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces); 250g pasta (any shape); 2 cans (200g each) tuna in water (drained); 100g cheese (shredded or sliced); 4 slices bread (for toasting); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons gochujang (Korean chili paste); 1 teaspoon cumin (Indian spice); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste

Fusion Tuna Pasta with Crispy Chicken & Cheese Bread

A delightful fusion dish combining Italian pasta with Middle Eastern spices, Korean gochujang kick, and crispy chicken. Topped with melted cheese and served with toasted bread, this one-pan wonder brings together multiple cuisines in a simple, beginner-friendly way.

30 min

Easy

4 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet2/10

Salty7/10

Sour1/10

Umami8/10

Spicy4/10

🥄 Texture

Tender, well-seared chicken pieces and flaky tuna sit alongside al dente pasta, all coated in melty cheese for a creamy mouthfeel. Toasted bread provides a crisp, oily crunch that contrasts the soft pasta mixture.

👃 Aroma

Savory and warm, with prominent garlic and cumin notes and the fermented chili-sweet scent of gochujang. A subtle briny tuna aroma and toasty olive oil/bread notes round out the profile.

🍷 Pairs Well With

Crisp, unoaked Sauvignon Blanc or a light lager; for a non-alcoholic option, sparkling water with a wedge of lemon.

🥗 Side Dishes

Simple green salad with a tangy vinaigrette, kimchi or quick-pickled cucumbers for acidic contrast, and roasted or sautéed seasonal vegetables (e.g., zucchini, bell peppers).

Ingredients(10 items)

1400g chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)

2250g pasta (any shape)

32 cans (200g each) tuna in water (drained)

4100g cheese (shredded or sliced)

54 slices bread (for toasting)

63 tablespoons olive oil

72 teaspoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)

81 teaspoon cumin (Indian spice)

91 teaspoon garlic powder

10Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook pasta according to package directions (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.

While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, sprinkle with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Add drained tuna and gochujang to the cooked chicken. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes until heated through.

Add the cooked pasta to the pan with chicken and tuna. Toss everything together, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover with a lid or foil for 2 minutes until cheese melts.

While cheese melts, toast bread slices in a separate pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil until golden and crispy. Serve the pasta mixture on plates with toasted cheese bread on the side.