Canned Salmon Pasta: Easy, Creamy Meal for Busy Nights
Canned Salmon Pasta is a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, combining creamy goodness with nutritious salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 can salmon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add in the salmon, heavy cream, and frozen peas, stirring to combine.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the pan. Mix well.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be made with any short pasta of your choice.
- For extra flavor, add some grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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