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Salmon Pasta Recipe

A simple yet elegant pasta dish combining flaky salmon and penne in a rich parmesan cream sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb salmon.
  • 8 oz penne pasta, uncooked.
  • 3 tbsp butter.
  • 1 medium onion, diced.
  • 8 oz heavy cream.
  • 3/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated.
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped.
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt.
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper.

Instructions

  1. Begin cooking pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While pasta cooks, melt butter in large pan and sauté diced onion 4-5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add salmon to pan and cook 5-7 minutes, breaking into flakes as it cooks.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper, then turn off heat.
  5. Add cooked pasta to the salmon mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Mix in grated Parmigiano Reggiano and chopped parsley until well incorporated.
  7. Garnish with additional cheese and parsley before serving hot.

Notes

Quick weeknight dinner.
Restaurant quality at home.
Can add lemon for brightness.
Great with various herbs.

  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 608
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Protein: 39 g