Smoked Mackerel Pasta with Peas and Lemon

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:11:58 GMT

Step 1

Add the tortiglioni to a pot of boiled water with a large pinch of salt and bring to the boil over a high heat

Step 2

Peel and slice the onions finely. Peel the skin off the smoked mackerel and discard. Tear the smoked mackerel into rough, bite-sized pieces. Chop the parsley.

Step 3

Heat a large, wide-based pan with a drizzle of olive oil over a medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, chilli flakes, rosemary and lemon zest. Cook till softened.

Step 4

Add the peas to the pasta when it has 3 minutes remaining of cooking time.

Step 5

Add the smoked mackerel pieces to the pan with the drained tortiglioni, peas and a big splash of the starchy pasta water.

Step 6

Add the crème fraîche and the juice of 1 lemon to the pan.

Step 7

Season with a pinch of salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Add the chopped parsley to the pan and give everything a good mix up until fully combined and the sauce begins to stick to the pasta.

Step 8

Top with a very generous grind of black pepper Serve with a lemon wedge to the side.

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