Recipes

Autumnal Recipe Suggestion

For a healthy autumnal supper that is easy and quick to make, try this recipe. The recipe includes healthy salmon, broccoli and pasta.

Creamy Salmon Pasta

This recipe serves 4 people and takes approximately 20 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients required:

300g of Penne or Rigatoni Pasta (whole wheat varieties available)

350g of Broccoli, cut into small florets

300g of boneless, skinless salmon fillets (about 2 fillets)

150g pack of soft cheese with garlic and herbs (Philadelphia Light option to reduce calories)

142ml carton of single cream

2 tablespoons of sun-dried tomato paste/puree

Method

• Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
• Add the Broccoli to the water for the last 3 minutes of cooking.
• Put the salmon fillets in a frying pan, season and just cover with water.
• Bring to the boil, then simmer for 6 minutes until the flesh flakes easily with a fork. Using a slotted spoon transfer to a warm plate.
• Mix the soft cheese with the cream and the tomato paste to make a smooth sauce, season to taste.
• Drain the pasta and broccoli, then tip back into the pan.
• Pour in the sauce and stir well.
• Flake the salmon into large chunks and gently mix into the pasta.
• Transfer to a warm serving bowl and season with black pepper before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving 586 calories, protein 33g, carbohydrate 61g, fat 25g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 5g, added sugar none, salt 0.53g

For a simple dessert how about stewing a Bramley apple, adding some seasonal blackberries and topping with custard for a weekend treat.

Enjoy