Salmon Pesto Pasta: A Fresh & Easy Recipe for Home Cooks
A delicious and simple salmon pesto pasta recipe that can be prepared in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Cook the salmon for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Remove the salmon from the pan and flake it into chunks.
- In the same pan, add the cooked pasta and pesto, mixing until well combined.
- Gently fold in the flaked salmon.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use whole grain pasta.
- Add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra color and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Salmon, Pesto, Pasta, Easy Recipe, Home Cooks