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Spicy Linguine Pescatore
Spicy Linguine Pescatore

Spicy Linguine Pescatore

with Veggie 'Nduja, Leek, Lemon and Spinach

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on September 03, 2025

Featuring a hot, umami blend of Calabrian chillies and peppers, this 'Nduja is completely meat-free but with all the same flavour. It's perfectly paired with the mix of cod, smoked haddock and salmon in this pasta dish. The fish is what gives it its name - pescatore!

Tags:
Pescatarian
Medium Spice
High Protein
Calorie Smart
Allergens:
Fish
Cereals containing gluten
Wheat
Milk
Egg

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total20 minutes
Active 25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Leek

1 pack(s)

Fish Pie Mix

(Contains: Fish)

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

½ unit(s)

Lemon

180 grams

Linguine

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)

40 grams

Baby Spinach

20 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

½ sachet(s)

Vegan ‘Nduja

Not included in your delivery

75 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

1 tbsp

Honey

20 grams

Butter

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2717 kJ
Energy (kcal)649 kcal
Fat16.7 g
of which saturates8.7 g
Carbohydrate84.3 g
of which sugars18.8 g
Dietary Fibre8.6 g
Protein36.7 g
Salt2.7 g
Potassium231 mg
Calcium39 mg
Iron0.4 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Garlic Press
Kettle
Large Frying Pan
Colander
Large Saucepan
Zester

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Get Started
1

a) Boil a full kettle.

b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Trim the root and dark green leafy part from the leek and discard. Halve lengthways, then thinly slice.

c) Drain the fish pie mix and pat dry with kitchen paper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw fish.

Make the Sauce
2

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the leek and cook until softened, 4-6 mins.

c) Once softened, add the garlic and fry for 1 min.

d) Stir in the passata, veg stock paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount). Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until thickened slightly, 2-3 mins.

Pasta Time
3

a) Meanwhile, pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with ½ tsp salt on high heat.

b) Add the linguine and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

c) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

Poach the Fish
4

a) Once the sauce has thickened, gently stir through the fish pie mix. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the fish is cooked, 5-8 mins. IMPORTANT: The fish is cooked when opaque in the middle.

a) While the fish is cooking, zest and cut the lemon into wedges (see ingredients for amount). 

Finishing Touches
5

a) Once the fish is cooked, add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

b) Stir through the Italian style cheese, veggie 'Nduja (see ingredients for amount - add less if you'd prefer things milder), honey and butter (see pantry for both amounts), followed by the cooked linguine and lemon juice.

c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.

Serve Up
6

a) Share the linguine pescatore between your serving bowls.

b) Sprinkle over the lemon zest to finish.

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