Salmon With Pesto & Pasta Recipe

Name: Salmon With Pesto & Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (500 g) packet pasta, shapes (I used penne); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 (400 g) can red salmon or (400 g) can pink salmon; 150 g frozen peas; 2 tablespoons pesto sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 25 g parmesan cheese, grated; salt and pepper; parmesan cheese, shavings to garnish

Servings: persons

1 (500 g) packet pasta, shapes (I used penne)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 (400 g) can red salmon or (400 g) can pink salmon
150 g frozen peas
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
25 g parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese, shavings to garnish

1
Cook pasta until almost tender, about 10 minutes (Do not drain).
2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and fry for about 5 minutes until softened.
3
Drain the salmon discarding any skin and bones, flake salmon roughly with a fork.
4
Add the peas to the pasta and cook for a further 3 minutes.
5
Drain the pasta and peas, retaining 2 tablespoonfuls of the cooking water, return pasta and retained water to the pan.
6
Stir in pesto, lemon juice, Parmesan, onion and flaked salmon.
7
Season lightly with salt and pepper and toss gently.
8
Serve immediately, garnished with the Parmesan shavings.

279

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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: 1 (500 g) packet pasta, shapes (I used penne), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, thinly sliced, 1 (400 g) can red salmon or (400 g) can pink salmon, and more.

Yes, Salmon With Pesto & Pasta 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.

Salmon With Pesto & Pasta

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