Super quick, no faff fishy pasta bake. Put your feet up when the bake is in the oven and expect many compliments around the dinner table.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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½
Leek
100
Penne Pasta
½
Chives
100
Creme Fraiche
½
Broccoli
½
Fish Stock Powder
215
Smoked Fish Mix
30
Unsalted Butter
20
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains Milk, Egg)
Preheat your oven to 200°C and put a large saucepan of water with a pinch of salt on to boil for the pasta. Remove the root and dark green top from the leek, halve lengthways and thinly slice into half moons.
Chop the broccoli into small florets (little trees) and then chop your chives as small as you can (or use scissors if it's easier).
Once the water is boiling, add the penne to the pan. When it has been cooking for 3 mins, add the broccoli and cook for another 4 mins. When both the pasta and broccoli are cooked, drain into a colander and pop them back into the pan. Mix in half the butter and season with a good pinch of salt and a generous grind of pepper. Keep to one side.
While your pasta cooks, heat another large saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining butter. When the butter has melted, add the chopped leek and cook for 4-5 mins or until softened. Stir occasionally. Season generously with pepper and then stir in the crème fraîche. Add the stock powder and stir to dissolve. Add the fish pie mix and stir gently to make sure all the fish is coated in the sauce.
Transfer the creamy fish mix to an ovenproof dish. Spread the pasta and broccoli on top, sprinkle over the cheese and bake for 15 mins. TIP: If it looks like the pasta is becoming too brown, simply cover it with foil for the last 5 mins.
When the seafood pasta bake is golden on top remove it from your oven and leave it to sit for a minute or two. Sprinkle on the chopped chives and spoon into bowls. Enjoy!