Salmon Pesto Pasta: A Deliciously Easy Weeknight Delight
Enjoy a flavorful and quick Salmon Pesto Pasta recipe that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams pasta
- 200 grams salmon fillet
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and add the salmon fillet, cooking until golden.
- Flake the salmon and mix it with the cooked pasta and pesto.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of cream or a dollop of ricotta.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 52 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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