Salmon spaghetti carbonara
This high-calcium, quick, and healthier carbonara is the perfect way to use up leftover cooked salmon.
Serves: 4
Time to make: 20 mins
Total cost: $27.20 / $6.80 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 300g dried spaghetti
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 2-3 tablespoons skim milk
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley leaves
- 200g cooked salmon, flaked*
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 2 cups sliced button mushrooms
- 200g rocket leaves, to serve
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1 Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook spaghetti according to packet instructions (usually around 10-12 minutes or until al dente).
2 Place cottage cheese in a food processor and blitz, adding milk slowly to create a smooth consistency. Add eggs, parsley, salmon and half the parmesan. Mix again until combined.
3 Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic, peas and mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring often to ensure garlic does not brown. Turn off heat.
4 Transfer cooked spaghetti to frying pan using tongs, reserving cooking water. Pour cottage cheese mixture into pan. Move spaghetti around to coat pasta and thicken egg mix. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the pasta water to ensure pasta stays saucy and creamy.
5 Divide pasta between 4 serving bowls. Top with a handful of rocket leaves, sprinkle with remaining parmesan and black pepper and serve immediately.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free pasta.
HFG tip
*Note: Cost per serve will be less if using leftovers.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 566cal
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Kilojoules 2370kJ
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Protein 36g
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Total fat 20g
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–Saturated fat 6g
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Carbohydrates 55g
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–Sugars 3g
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Dietary fibre 8g
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Sodium 390mg
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Calcium 270mg
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Iron 4mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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