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Salmon Spinach Pasta

Salmon Spinach Pasta

This creamy Salmon Spinach Pasta is a healthy, delicious dinner that's on the table in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 479 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Pot
  • colander
  • fork

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound salmon fillet with skin
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill or one tablespoon fresh
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • zest of one lemon
  • 12 oz rigatoni or your favorite pasta
  • 4 cups baby spinach leaves
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°. Place salmon fillet skin side down on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the fish with dill, lemon zest, salt and pepper and press into the fish.
  • Bake the salmon until the flesh is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork, about 7-10 minutes depending on thickness.
  • Remove salmon from oven and break into chunks with a fork. Discard the skin.
  • While the salmon is cooking, cook pasta al dente in a large pot of water, usually 8-10 minutes, but check your package directions.
  • Scoop out and reserve a cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta into a colander.
  • Return pasta to pot, and over low heat, add spinach, tossing until leaves are just wilted. Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice and red pepper flakes and toss to coat pasta. Use the reserved pasta water to thin sauce if needed.
  • Add salmon and toss again gently until everything is coated with sauce, remove from heat and serve.

Notes

If you have a larger piece of salmon, cut it into smaller pieces before baking. Bake extra salmon for the next day. Leftover salmon is perfect for sandwiches, salads, and soups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 479kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 34gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 423mgPotassium: 779mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2926IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 3mg
Keyword creamy pasta, dinner recipe, healthy dinner, Italian Cuisine, quick recipe, Salmon Spinach Pasta
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