Description
This Simple Salmon Pasta Recipe is a weeknight winner that’s ready in under an hour! Tender salmon flakes mingle with a creamy sauce and perfectly cooked pasta, making a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
16 oz. rigatoni/pasta
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. salmon fillet
Zest of one lemon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons capers
Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
Instructions
Cook pasta as directed on the package.
Season salmon with salt and pepper, then bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.
Drain the cooked pasta and mix with garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper.
Stir in lemon juice, zest, and capers.
Flake the salmon into pieces.
Gently combine the salmon with the pasta.
Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Cook the pasta until it is only just done, as it will continue cooking in the sauce.
Don’t overcrowd the skillet. If your skillet is too small to cook both fillets at once, cook the salmon in batches.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste. A little goes a long way.
Taste and adjust the seasoning at the end. You may need more salt and pepper depending on your preference.
Use a wide skillet to give the salmon plenty of room to cook evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: Estimated 500-600 calories per serving. (This is a rough estimate and will vary based on ingredients and serving size.)
- Fat: Estimated 25-35g per serving. (This is a rough estimate and will vary based on ingredients and serving size.)
- Carbohydrates: Estimated 50-60g per serving. (This is a rough estimate and will vary based on ingredients and serving size.)
- Protein: Estimated 35-45g per serving. (This is a rough estimate and will vary based on ingredients and serving size.)