Creamy Salmon Pasta Bake
This delightful salmon and basil macaroni bake is a comforting yet elegant dish that brings together the rich flavors of salmon, fresh basil, creamy mascarpone, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Each bite is a perfect balance of tender macaroni enveloped in a luscious sauce, topped with crispy breadcrumbs and toasted pine nuts. This dish is a satisfying and flavorful choice for a cozy dinner at home. Serve it alongside a simple mixed salad dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a complete and delicious meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 340g/12oz macaroni
- 1 large can red salmon
- handful of basil
- 250ml/9fl oz passata
- 3 tbsp mascarpone
- 85g/3oz breadcrumbs
- 140g/5oz fresh mozzarella
- 30g/1oz pine nuts
- 30g/1oz butter
- 200g/7oz bag mixed salad leaves
- virgin olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 190C/375F/Gas 5.
- Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water as per instruction.
- Place the salmon into a bowl, removing any large bones.
- Tear the basil leaves and combine with the salmon. Add the passata, mascarpone and mozzarella.
- Drain the pasta and combine with the salmon mixture.
- Season well and place in an ovenproof dish.
- Top with dots of butter and sprinkle over breadcrumbs and pinenuts.
- Place in the oven to colour the top and heat through.
- Serve with some salad leaves dressed with olive oil, balsamic vingar and seasoning.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
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