PENNEWITHSALMONandBasil&Tomatoes
1 HOUR
HARD PREP
4 SERVES
Ingredients
- •1 lb salmon filet
- •2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- •Salt and pepper
- •1 tbsp lemon juice
- •500g tomatoes
- •1 cup chopped basil leaves
- •2 garlic cloves, chopped
- •Olive oil
- •1 tbsp butter
- •Optional: 1/2 cup heavy cream
- •Optional: Grated parmesan
Prep Hacks
- ★Cook half of the salmon and penne in advance.
- ★Swap in cooked items at end of recipe.
Instructions
- 1
1. Season salmon filet with olive oil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 425°F for 25 minutes.
- 2
2. Cook penne pasta until desired tenderness and set aside.
- 3
3. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté chopped garlic for 1 minute.
- 4
4. Add tomatoes (chopped to desired size) and heat gently, avoiding over-liquefying.
- 5
5. Flake cooked salmon into small pieces and add to tomatoes along with penne, butter, and basil.
- 6
6. Optional: Stir in heavy cream before adding basil and simmer for 1 minute. Top with grated parmesan.
Noor's Tips for Junior Chefs!
♥ No one likes mushy pasta – it is better to under cook it a bit. Then you can add water in step 5 if needed and simmer it all together for a little longer.
♥My favorite seasonal tomato is ‘early girl’ tomatoes, but you can also use cherry or roma tomatoes.
♥ Throwing pasta at a wall to see if it sticks to see if it’s done is a myth, but it is still fun to do!
♥See who can get it to stick the highest!
♥Watch out for the bones when flaking the salmon.
♥Adventurer Tip: Add different spices to the salmon when seasoning it. You can try dill, chilli flakes, honey, maple syrup, or even tandoori spice!