Denise Taylor's pasta in a pinch

Roasted vegetable pasta
Average rating: 4 out of 5 star rating

Mackerel's often a winner with kids and a great way to bump up their omega 3 intake. Cooked in this tasty pasta dish, it's not surprising it's Denise Taylor's favourite recipe.

  • Skill level: Easy peasy

  • Costs: Cheap as chips

Ingredients

  • Fusilli pasta, about 50g (2oz) per person
  • 1 apple, chopped
  • 3 to 4 spring onions, chopped
  • Handful of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 avocado, skinned and chopped
  • 1 x can smoked mackerel, chopped
  • 1tbsp plain yogurt
  • 1tbsp mayonnaise
  • Fresh or dried dill
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Method

  1. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Meanwhile, mix together the apple, tomato, spring onions, avocado and mackerel.
  2. Blend together the yogurt and mayonnaise. Stir into the apple and mackerel mixture and season with dill.
  3. Drain the cooked pasta and stir into the mackerel mixture. Season with salt and pepper if necessary. Serve with mixed salad.
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Nutritional information

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

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