Pesto and salmon pasta

Pesto and salmon pasta is a delightful, health-packed dish that promises a burst of flavors. With a simple list of ingredients, you can whip up this energizing dish that not only satisfies your taste buds but also fuels your fitness journey. Perfect for the AH7 community seeking nutritious yet scrumptious meals!

Ingredients for Pesto and salmon pasta:

• 8 oz (227 grams) spaghetti or your choice of pasta
• 1 fillet (about 6 oz or 170 grams) of fresh salmon
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) store-bought or homemade pesto
• 1 cup (about 150 grams) cherry tomatoes, halved
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
• Grated parmesan cheese, optional

Time to Prepare: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Serves: 2

Nutritional Facts (per serving)for Pesto and salmon pasta:

• Calories: 600
• Protein: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 56g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 4g
• Fat: 27g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Sodium: 250mg
• Cholesterol: 70mg

Cooking Instructions for Pesto and salmon pasta:

1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. While pasta is cooking, season the salmon fillet with salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillet, skin side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, then flake into chunks.
3. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, around 1-2 minutes.
4. Introduce the halved cherry tomatoes. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes, or until slightly soft.
5. Add the drained pasta into the skillet. Mix in the pesto and lemon juice, ensuring the pasta is well coated. Season with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
6. Gently fold in the flaked salmon pieces. Ensure you don’t break them up too much.
7. Serve immediately with fresh basil leaves as garnish. Optionally, sprinkle some grated parmesan on top.

Tips for Pesto and salmon pasta:

1. Always use fresh salmon for the best taste and texture.
2. For an added boost of flavor, try roasting the cherry tomatoes before adding them to the skillet.
3. Opt for whole grain pasta for a healthier alternative and added fiber.
4. Adjust the amount of pesto and lemon juice based on personal preference.

Serving Suggestions for Pesto and salmon pasta:

• Enjoy your Pesto and salmon pasta with a side of mixed greens or a light Caesar salad.
• Pair with garlic bread for a fulfilling meal.
• A refreshing glass of lemon water or sparkling water complements the dish wonderfully.

Pesto and salmon pasta

Pesto and salmon pasta is a delightful, health-packed dish that promises a burst of flavors. With a simple list of ingredients, you can whip up this energizing dish that not only satisfies your taste buds but also fuels your fitness journey. Perfect for the AH7 community seeking nutritious yet scrumptious meals!

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

Pesto and salmon pasta

Amount per Serving

Calories

600

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

27

g

42

%

Saturated Fat

 

5

g

31

%

Cholesterol

 

70

mg

23

%

Sodium

 

250

mg

11

%

Carbohydrates

 

56

g

19

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

4

g

4

%

Protein

 

35

g

70

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 8 oz 227 grams spaghetti or your choice of pasta
• 1 fillet about 6 oz or 170 grams of fresh salmon
• 3 tablespoons 45 ml olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves finely minced
• 2 tablespoons 30 ml lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons 45 ml store-bought or homemade pesto
• 1 cup about 150 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish
• Grated parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

• Boil a large pot of salted water.
• Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
• Drain and set aside.
• While pasta is cooking, season the salmon fillet with salt and black pepper.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Once hot, add the salmon fillet, skin side down.
• Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
• Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, then flake into chunks.
• In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and minced garlic.
• Sauté until fragrant, around 1-2 minutes.
• Introduce the halved cherry tomatoes.
• Sauté for another 2-3 minutes, or until slightly soft.
• Add the drained pasta into the skillet.
• Mix in the pesto and lemon juice, ensuring the pasta is well coated.
• Season with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
• Gently fold in the flaked salmon pieces.
• Ensure you don’t break them up too much.
• Serve immediately with fresh basil leaves as garnish.
• Optionally, sprinkle some grated parmesan on top.

Notes

Always use fresh salmon for the best taste and texture.
For an added boost of flavor, try roasting the cherry tomatoes before adding them to the skillet.
Opt for whole grain pasta for a healthier alternative and added fiber.
Adjust the amount of pesto and lemon juice based on personal preference.
Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy your Pesto and salmon pasta with a side of mixed greens or a light Caesar salad.
Pair with garlic bread for a fulfilling meal.
A refreshing glass of lemon water or sparkling water complements the dish wonderfully.