Salmon Pesto Pasta: A Quick and Delicious Homemade Delight
A quick and delicious recipe for Salmon Pesto Pasta that is perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups pesto
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and season the salmon with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from heat and flake the salmon.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the pesto and stir to combine.
- Fold in the flaked salmon and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute salmon with grilled vegetables.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of pesto according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg