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Canned Salmon Pasta Delight: A Quick, Tasty Recipe!

A quick and tasty pasta dish featuring canned salmon, fresh vegetables, and a light sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces pasta spaghetti or penne
  • 1 can 14.75 ounces canned salmon, drained and flaked
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the flaked canned salmon, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Gently mix to combine and heat through.
  6. Pour in the lemon juice and reserved pasta water, stirring to create a light sauce.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined.
  8. Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
  • Substitute the spinach with kale or arugula for a different green, or add in some diced bell peppers for extra crunch.

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