Quick Salmon & Spinach Pasta: A Quick and Easy Dinner Delight
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal with this quick salmon and spinach pasta recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the salmon fillet to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Remove the salmon, flake it into pieces, and set aside.
- Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Combine the cooked pasta, salmon, and spinach in a large bowl.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese, then toss well.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with other vegetables if desired.
- Feel free to substitute the salmon with canned salmon for an even quicker version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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