Ingredients

340g/12oz macaroni pasta

1 large can red salmon

handful of basil

250ml/9fl oz passata (sieved tomatoes)

3 tbsp mascarpone

85g/3oz breadcrumbs

140g/5oz fresh mozzarella

30g/1oz pine nuts

30g/1oz butter

To serve

200g/7oz bag mixed salad leaves

virgin olive oil

balsamic vinegar

salt and freshly ground black pepper


Preparation time     less than 30 mins
Cooking time                10 to 30 mins



Method


1.Preheat the oven 190C/375F/Gas 5.


2.Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water as per instruction.


3.Place the salmon into a bowl, removing any large bones.


4.Tear the basil leaves and combine with the salmon. Add the passata, mascarpone and mozzarella.


5.Drain the pasta and combine with the salmon mixture.


6.Season well and place in an ovenproof dish.


7.Top with dots of butter and sprinkle over breadcrumbs and pinenuts.


8.Place in the oven to colour the top and heat through.


9.Serve with some salad leaves dressed with olive oil, balsamic vingar and seasoning.