Easy Salmon Pesto Pasta

This Easy Salmon Pesto Pasta is ready in less than 20 minutes. Penne pasta topped with homemade basil and pine nut pesto, peas, Parmesan cheese and salmon.

Looking for a quick and simple weeknight dinner? You’re in luck—this Easy Salmon Pesto Pasta is a fancy homemade pasta meal ready in less than 20 minutes. This even includes cooking the pasta. If you have pesto on hand or use store-bought, it’s even easier and can be made in just a few minutes.

Having plenty of fresh herbs growing in our patio, I prefer to use them as often as possible. Whether it’s in a marinade, sauce or as a garnish, it’s an easy way to punch up flavor in a dish. Homemade pesto is a versatile item that can be used in many recipes plus you control the quality of ingredients and add flavor, you can also make pizza such as such as Chicken Pesto Pizza.

This Easy Salmon Pesto Pasta has plenty of time-saving tips. Beyond the option of using store-bought pesto, I suggest using cooked, canned salmon. It’s almost always wild-caught, cooked and ready to go.

Once you have all the ingredients and pasta cooked, simply assemble this Easy Salmon Pesto Pasta. Start with the ready penne pasta as a base, top with pesto, peas, salmon and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Within minutes you’ll have a simple homemade meal, perfect for one or two servings, or double the recipe for the entire family.

Craving for more pesto pasta? You’ve got to try this pesto pasta and steak-a delicious twist you won’t want to miss!

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• Chicken Pasta Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Easy Salmon Pesto Pasta

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels

Penne pasta topped with homemade basil and pine nut pesto, peas, Parmesan cheese and salmon.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Pasta

Cuisine Italian

Servings 2

Calories 546 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 8 ounces penne pasta noodles uncooked
• 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
• 3 cloves garlic peeled
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• ½ tablespoon squeezed lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup peas cooked
• 5 ounces drained cooked canned salmon

Instructions

 

• Cook pasta according to package directions in a pot of lightly salted water. Usually 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• While pasta is cooking: Place basil leaves, cheese, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until smooth and combined, about 1 minute. 
• Split cooked pasta between two plates. Top with pesto, peas and cooked salmon. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Salmon Pesto Pasta

Amount per Serving

Calories

546

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

42

g

65

%

Saturated Fat

 

7

g

44

%

Cholesterol

 

73

mg

24

%

Sodium

 

530

mg

23

%

Potassium

 

546

mg

16

%

Carbohydrates

 

14

g

5

%

Fiber

 

4

g

17

%

Sugar

 

4

g

4

%

Protein

 

28

g

56

%

Vitamin A

 

1380

IU

28

%

Vitamin C

 

34

mg

41

%

Calcium

 

433

mg

43

%

Iron

 

2.8

mg

16

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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