Creamy Salmon Pasta - Quick Weeknight Dinner
30 min
A perfect weeknight meal featuring creamy salmon pasta that's quick and satisfying. Top with herbs or parmesan for extra flavor.
pastasalmoncreamy
Quick weeknight dinner that's ready in under 20 minutes. Fresh pasta cooks fast and the salmon stays tender.
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta.
- 2
Meanwhile, season the salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add salmon to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until just cooked through. Remove from heat and flake into large pieces.
- 4
Cook the fresh pasta according to package directions, usually 2-3 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- 5
Toss the hot pasta with pesto, adding pasta water gradually until you get a silky sauce that coats the noodles.
- 6
Gently fold in the flaked salmon and serve immediately with freshly ground black pepper.
Per average serving
0
Calories
kcal
0
Protein
g
0
Carbs
g
0
Fat
g
0g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
0mg
Sodium
Family Portions
2portions
Adults
2
Children
No children added
Ingredients
Per average serving
0
Calories
kcal
0
Protein
g
0
Carbs
g
0
Fat
g
0g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
0mg
Sodium
Related Recipes
Warm Pasta Salad with Ground Beef and Pesto
20 min
Ready in 20 minutes and filling enough for a proper weeknight dinner. Ground beef, pasta, and pesto — simple ingredients that work really well together.
pastabeefsalad
Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
25 min
Ready in under 30 minutes and tastes like you actually tried. The cream sauce with a splash of white wine is what makes it.
pastaseafoodcreamy