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Smoked Fish Pasta Bake Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Tired of the same old dinners? Dive into this scrumptious Smoked Fish Pasta Bake Recipe. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but is also packed with nutrients to fuel your body. Dive in to discover how to whip up this culinary masterpiece!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • * Smoked fish - 8 oz 227g
  • * Pasta your choice, penne works well - 8 oz (227g)
  • * Fresh cream - 1 cup 240ml
  • * Grated cheddar cheese - 1 cup 115g
  • * Fresh dill chopped - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
  • * Lemon zest - 1 tablespoon 15ml
  • * Olive oil - 2 tablespoons 30ml
  • * Salt - 1 teaspoon 5g
  • * Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon 2.5g
  • * Freshly chopped parsley - 2 tablespoons 30ml
  • * Crushed garlic - 2 cloves
  • * Fresh spinach - 1 cup 30g
  • * Cherry tomatoes - 1/2 cup 75g

Method
 

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Boil the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
  3. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a pan.
  4. Add garlic and sauté until it's golden.
  5. Add the smoked fish, breaking it into flakes as you stir.
  6. Stir in the fresh cream and half the cheddar cheese.
  7. Add salt, pepper, dill, and lemon zest, stirring well.
  8. Once pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the fish mixture.
  9. Incorporate fresh spinach until slightly wilted.
  10. Transfer the pasta and fish mix into a baking dish.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
  12. Add cherry tomatoes.
  13. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the top turns golden brown.
  14. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

1. Opt for whole grain pasta for added fiber and nutrition.
2. If smoked fish is too salty, rinse under cold water before cooking.
3. For a crunchy top, you can sprinkle some breadcrumbs before baking.