Penne with salmon and broccoli

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Recipe «Penne with salmon and broccoli» presented in category Recipes / Fish, to prepare this dish you will need no more 18 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 300g dried penne pasta, 1 tbsp low-fat spread, 2 tbsp plain flour, 2 cups skim milk, 1/4 cup thickened light cream , 1/3 cup 25% reduced-fat grated cheddar cheese, 350g broccoli, trimmed, cut into small florets, 400g can no added salt pink salmon, drained, flaked , 1 cup fresh multigrain breadcrumbs, 1 lemon, rind finely grated, 1 tbsp chopped chives.

Ingredients:

  • 300g dried penne pasta 
  • 1 tbsp low-fat spread 
  • 2 tbsp plain flour 
  • 2 cups skim milk 
  • 1/4 cup thickened light cream 
  • 1/3 cup 25% reduced-fat grated cheddar cheese 
  • 350g broccoli, trimmed, cut into small florets 
  • 400g can no added salt pink salmon, drained, flaked 
  • 1 cup fresh multigrain breadcrumbs 
  • 1 lemon, rind finely grated 
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives 

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water following packet directions, until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, lightly grease an 8-cup capacity baking dish. Heat spread in a large saucepan over low heat. Add flour. Stir to combine. Remove from heat. Gradually add milk and cream, stirring constantly until smooth. Return to medium heat. Cook, stirring, for about 4 minutes or until smooth. Stir in cheese.
  3. Place broccoli in a heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons cold water. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high (100%) for 2 1/2 minutes or until bright green and tender. Drain.
  4. Drain pasta and return to saucepan. Add cheese sauce, broccoli and salmon. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Spoon pasta into baking dish.
  5. Preheat grill on high heat. Combine breadcrumbs, 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.