Leek & mackerel penne bake

Leek & mackerel penne bake

This is a super-fast, filling meal for busy midweek winter nights - it's great with smoked haddock too

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Freezable

Method

  1. Fry the leeks in the butter until very soft, about 10-15 mins. Meanwhile, boil the pasta and heat the grill. When the leeks are soft, stir in the crème fraîche, capers and fish. Heat through for 1 min. Drain the pasta and stir into the sauce, season to taste, then tip everything into a small baking dish. Scatter with the crumbs and grill until golden and crisp.
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Mackerel & leek risotto

Soften the leeks, stir in 140g risotto rice, then 100ml white wine. Once evaporated, add 500ml vegetable stock. Gently cook, uncovered, for about 15 mins, stirring every so often. Once the rice is just tender, fold through 100ml crème fraîche and mackerel. Serve with a squeeze lemon.

925 kcalories, protein 35g, carbohydrate 84g, fat 52 g, saturated fat 20g, fibre 5g, sugar 8g, salt 2.72 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2009.

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  • 21 October 2009

    Claire rated this recipe

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  • 03 November 2009

    Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

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    Very quick and easy to make. Tastes much nicer than it sounds.

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  • 11 November 2009

    Miss G rated and commented on this recipe

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    Really enjoyed this, only down side is it didn't look that appitising as it is such a pale dish. Ignoring that the flavours were lovely. I used peppered mackerel fillits as I love pepper. Me and my boyfriend both had second helpings and I have got the left overs for lunch. I will be making this again.

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  • 13 November 2009

    katyrouth rated and commented on this recipe

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    Really tasty (as mentioned above, ignore the somewhat beige colour!) - not sure about the breadcrumbs though, think the pasta could have gone nice and crisp on top without them, and they don't add to the taste.

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  • 18 November 2009

    Lynsey rated and commented on this recipe

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    Very tasty and quick, great for mid week. Will make again.

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  • 24 November 2009

    noblespud rated and commented on this recipe

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    When I first cooked this my children were not keen on the smoked mackerel so for my second attempt I used smoked sausage instead. This was very tasty. I left out the capers and added a teaspoon of wholegrain mustard at the end. Instead of breadcrumbs I grated cheese on top before grilling. Second and third helpings were eaten.

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  • 12 December 2009

    Fluffy rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Disappointing.

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  • 10 January 2010

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  • 23 January 2010

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  • 30 January 2010

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    23 February 2010

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  • 11 June 2010

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  • 17 August 2010

    MrsMonkeyBird rated and commented on this recipe

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    Added wilted spinach and a tablespoon of hollandaise to the sauce, swapped the breadcrumbs for grated mature cheddar. Was delicious, def cooking this one again

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  • 05 December 2010

    Pinkpaper rated and commented on this recipe

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    I used cod instead as thats all I had to hand but even though this dish doesn't look pretty, my husband and son loved it so I will be making this again.

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  • 19 December 2010

    Elaine Ellis rated and commented on this recipe

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    I made the risotto version and it was delicious - I will be cooking this again as so quick and easy!

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  • 05 January 2011

    Smithy commented on this recipe

    This sounds like it shouldn't work - but it really, really does. Superb

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  • 26 January 2011

    Paula rated and commented on this recipe

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    Very pleasantly surprised with this as it tasted so much better than it looked - and so easy. Will definitely make again.

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  • 16 February 2011

    Lady.Ratatouille commented on this recipe

    Lovely dish and so easy to make - perfect for a mid-week super. The capers definitely add some depth to it. Will make this again.

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  • 16 February 2011

    Lady.Ratatouille rated this recipe

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  • 16 February 2011

    Foodie rated and commented on this recipe

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    I added a chopped red pepper with the leek for colour. I didn't have any creme fraiche so mixed natural yogurt with mayo. Ialso omitted the breadcrumbs as I didn't feel they would add much. It all tasted delicious!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Freezable

Ingredients

  • 2 leeks , trimmed, washed and sliced
  • knob of butter
  • 175g penne
  • 200ml pot reduced-fat crème fraîche
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 2 small smoked mackerel fillets, skinned and flesh flaked into large chunks
  • 25g breadcrumbs
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925 kcalories, protein 35g, carbohydrate 84g, fat 52 g, saturated fat 20g, fibre 5g, sugar 8g, salt 2.72 g

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