Salmon Pesto Pasta: Quick, Healthy, and Flavor-Packed Delight
A delicious and nutritious salmon pesto pasta recipe that’s quick to prepare and rich in flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and flake into pieces.
- In the same skillet, add pesto sauce and cooked pasta. Toss to combine.
- Add flaked salmon and gently mix.
- Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream to the pesto sauce.
- Adjust seasoning based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 72 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Salmon, Pasta, Pesto, Healthy, Quick