Pesto Salmon Pasta
A delightful Pesto Salmon Pasta dish that combines flaky salmon with creamy pesto and pasta, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place skin side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate and let cool slightly before flaking into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the flaked salmon with the cooked pasta in a large bowl and add pesto sauce.
- Mix everything together until well coated with pesto.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
For a little extra zing, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 484
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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