Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Pescatarian, Soy Free
Serves: 2
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Description

If we are ever craving carbs and something creamy… a carbonara springs to mind, then we whip up this heavenly gluten-free and dairy-free pasta recipe. It really hits the spot and is quick to make too and therefore ideal after a long working day.

Including a protein source in the form of salmon is going to also keep you full, help repair any wear and tear in your muscles after a workout. It’s also full of omega-3s which the body can’t produce itself so needs to get this from food or supplements. Having an adequate intake of omega-3s can help to lower your risk of heart disease, dementia, depression and more.

Ingredients

• 2 salmon Fillets
• 200g gluten-free Rice Pasta
• 1/2 red onion
• 50g cavolo nero (washed & chopped)
• 80g frozen peas
• 2 cloves grated garlic

Sauce

• 3 heaped tbsp coconut yoghurt
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Season generously with salt & pepper

Optional

• 1 small handful green olives (sliced)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2. Place the two salmon fillets onto a baking tray with a drizzle of olive oil on top and put in the oven for 20 minutes.
3. In a separate pan place in the pasta and peas and add boiling water. Boil on a medium high heat for 10-12 minutes (check your pasta packaging for cook time).
4. Meanwhile, add a drizzle of olive oil to a large frying pan and put on a medium heat.
5. Once the oil is hot, throw the diced red onion into the pan and fry for 5 minutes.
6. Add the garlic and cavolo nero, olives (if using) and fry for a further 3-4 minutes.
7. Once the pasta and peas are cooked, drain in a sieve and add to the pan which contains the onion, garlic and cavolo nero.
8. In a jug mix together the sauce ingredients then pour into the pan. Give it a stir ensuring the pasta is thoroughly coated in the sauce.
9. Remove from the hob and serve in two large pasta bowls, add extra seasoning if you would like. Finally, place a salmon fillet on the top of each dish.