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Dinner: Salmon, pea and pepper spaghetti

October 10, 2011 by Katie Bryson 7 Comments

Speedy supper packed with good stuff

Mmmm lashings of spaghetti bustling with healthy veg, nuggets of smoked salmon in a creamy coating. It’s one of those meals that’s quite likely to please everyone – grown-ups and littlies alike.

I was giving the recipe a roadtest from Sainsbury’s Live Well For Less campaign where they offer five recipes for evening meals that cost just £20 to make.

This particular recipes takes 25 minutes from start to finish so is absolutely ideal for an easy weeknight meal.

I traded up from the basics spagehetti coz the posh stuff was on offer. I have to say spending a bit more on pasta is a real treat, but you can taste the difference. It has a nicer meatier texture and more robust flavour.

I stuck with the basics smoked salmon though – little offcuts in a packet for a quid – bargain. And as you’re simply stirring it in to the pasta it works perfectly well. Injecting lovely smoky flavours and giving your family a dose of healthy fish oils simultaneously. I like…

Sam has decided he’s happy to eat fish – i’m quite pleased as it widens my horizons a bit – and means I can buy fish fingers in bulk again 😉

Smoked salmon, pea and pepper spaghetti (Sainsbury’s)
Serves 4

400g basics spaghetti
300g frozen garden peas
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, sliced
300g basics peppers, sliced
1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
200ml half-fat creme fraiche
Juice and zest of 1 lemon, grated
1 x 120g pack basics smoked salmon trimmings

1. Cook the spaghetti following packet instructions and add the peas for the last 2 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and cook the onions, peppers and garlic for 6-8 mins, until softened and turning golden.

3. Drain the pasta, reserving 4 tablespoons of water. Stir through the creme fraiche, lemon juice, reserved water adn most of the lemon zest, until the pasta is well coated.

4. Toss through the salmon trimmings, onion and pepper. Season to taste and sprinkle over the remaining lemon zest and serve.

Filed Under: Fish, One Pot, Pasta, Product reviews, Quick Tagged With: Budget, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, fish, lemon, pasta, quick recipe, quick supper, salmon, spaghetti

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Comments

  1. Carolina J. says

    October 10, 2011 at 9:30 am

    Oh, what a lovely dish! I am off to buy cheap salmon off- cuts!

    Reply
    • Katie Bryson says

      October 10, 2011 at 10:04 am

      they’re genius! you could stir them through cream cheese for a yummy toast topper too…

      Reply
  2. Rosemary Hamilton says

    October 10, 2011 at 11:54 am

    That looks good!Pleased to hear that Sam will eat fish!

    Reply
  3. Reluctant Launderer says

    October 11, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    What lovely easy family recipes. I’ve had some smoked salmon languishing in the fridge for a couple of weeks (sounds v AbFab, no? Sadly the reality is more The Young Ones) so now I have dinner for the kids sorted. Hurrah! (Tho suspect I may have to leave out the peppers, as just not worth it having to pick through 1yr old’s dinner when she gives first the peppers, then me, her No Way In Hell look…) A great blog, delighted to have stumbled across you (from Crumbs).

    Reply
    • Katie Bryson says

      October 12, 2011 at 8:09 pm

      Thanks for stopping by! yep I leave mushrooms out of food for similar reasons – how I miss them!!!!

      Reply
  4. Carolina J. says

    October 12, 2011 at 8:58 pm

    Katie, happy to report- the meal was SO-O-O lovely! Absolutely delicious!! Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie Bryson says

      October 13, 2011 at 7:51 am

      nice one!!

      Reply

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