Pasta with Smoked Salmon & Broccoli

 

Ingredients:

300g penne pasta

1 T butter

2 T plain flour

2 C skim milk

¼ C sour cream

½ C grated cheddar cheese

350g broccoli, trimmed, cut into small florets

400g hot smoked salmon, flaked

1 C breadcrumbs

2 T olive oil

1 lemon, rind finely grated

1 T chopped chives

 

Method:

1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water following packet directions, until almost tender. Add broccoli and cook for 4-5 minutes or until pasta and broccoli are cooked.
2. Meanwhile, lightly grease an 8-cup capacity baking dish. Heat butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add flour, stir to combine and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Add sour cream and cheese and stir until smooth. Season well with salt and pepper.
3. Drain pasta and broccoli and return to saucepan. Add cheese sauce and salmon. Stir to combine then spoon pasta into baking dish.
4. Preheat grill on high heat. Combine breadcrumbs, olive oil, lemon rind and chives in a small bowl. Sprinkle crumb mixture over pasta. Place under grill for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crisp. Serve.

 

Recipe adapted from taste.com.au

Serves 4.

 

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