salmon pesto pasta: easy weeknight meal for busy food lovers
A quick and flavorful meal 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: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup pesto
- 2 cups cooked salmon, flaked
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain and return to pot.
- Stir in pesto, cooked salmon, and tomatoes.
- Heat through and serve with Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- For a lighter dish, use whole wheat pasta.
- Add spinach for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Salmon Pesto Pasta