Salmon Pasta

Springtime Salmon Pasta

This vibrant and refreshing dish is perfect for the season that brings longer days and warmer weather.

Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) pasta, uncooked
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 (14 ounce) canned salmon, drained
  • 1 1/2 fresh lemons, juice and zest
  • 1 can (15 ounce) sweet peas, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • fresh green onions, minced
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to the package's instructions.
  2. While the pasta cooks heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds or less).
  3. Add the salmon to the skillet and warm thoroughly while using a fork to break it into smaller chunks. Add the lemon juice and zest.
  4. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in cooked pasta, a splash of the pasta water, peas, salt and pepper.
  5. After pasta is completely coated, top with green onions, parsley, and parmesan cheese.

 

Recipe inspired by Salt & Lavender and approved by Open Hand Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.