Creamy Rotini and Salmon Recipe

Name: Creamy Rotini and Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb salmon fillet; 14 12 ounces rotini pasta; 2 cups fat-free half-and-half; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 10 ounces frozen peas, thawed; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; ⅓ cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

12 lb salmon fillet
14 12 ounces rotini pasta
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
⅓ cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

1
Heat oven to 450.
2
Coat a small baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3
Add salmon to pan and bake at 450 for 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
4
Keep warm.
5
Meanwhile, cook pasta following package directions.
6
Drain and return to pot.
7
While pasta is cooking, whisk together half-and-half, cornstarch, salt, nutmeg, and cayenne.
8
Place in medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil.
9
Simmer on low for 1 minute until sauce thickens.
10
Add peas and simmer for an additional minute, until peas are heated through.
11
Remove from heat and stir in1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
12
Stir sauce in drained pasta.
13
Remove skin from salmon and discard.
14
Flake salmon into bite-sized pieces and gently stir into pasta.
15
Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and the nuts and serve.

4314

kcal

Calories

194

Fat

273

Carbs

327

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb salmon fillet, 14 12 ounces rotini pasta, 2 cups fat-free half-and-half, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Creamy Rotini and Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Rotini and Salmon

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