Smoked Mackerel Pasta Bake
Horseradish and smoked mackerel create a piquant depth of flavour. A crisp green salad would be the perfect accompaniment to this rich and cheesy bake.
Prepare Ahead
Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas5.
Instructions
-
1
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, adding the peas for the last 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 75ml of the cooking water.
-
2
Mix the pasta and peas with the smoked mackerel, crème fraiche, horseradish and the reserved cooking water. Mix and then place in a shallow ovenproof dish.
-
3
Top with the sliced tomatoes, followed by the breadcrumbs and then sprinkle with the grated cheese.
-
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until golden and crisp. Season and serve.
Ingredients
- 300g penne pasta
- 200g frozen petit pois peas
- 150g smoked mackerel , skinned and flaked
- 100g creme fraiche
- 1 tbsp creamed horseradish
- 4 tomatoes, sliced
- 75g wholemeal bread , made into coarse crumbs
- 40g mature cheddar, grated
Serves 4
Total time required 25 mins
- Preparation time: 10 mins
- Cooking time: 15 mins
Recipe published with permission from OcadoLife magazine