Salmon Pesto Spaghetti

METHOD

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil and add the spaghetti. Cook as per packet instructions until al dente.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a small frying pan, add salmon fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from heat. Cool slightly and break into pieces

Step 3

Drain the spaghetti and place into a large bowl. Stir through the pesto sauce.

Step 4

Add salmon, half the pine nuts and basil leaves. Toss lightly.

Step 5

Top with shaved parmesan, freshly ground black pepper, the remaining pine nuts and fresh basil leaves.

Step 6

Serve immediately with a fresh garden salad and crusty bread.

Ingredients:

2 portions (approx. 260g) Tassal salmon fillets, skin-off
200g spaghetti
½ tbsp olive oil
¼ cup pesto sauce
30g roasted pine nuts
Shaved parmesan for serving
Handful fresh basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper