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Salmon Pasta Without Cream

Delicious Salmon Pasta Without Cream for a Light Delight

Enjoy a quick and flavorful Salmon Pasta Without Cream that balances indulgence and lightness, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 package Barilla Penne or your favorite pasta type
For the Salmon
  • 1 lb Salmon fillet fresh or frozen, skin removed
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • to taste Salt for seasoning
  • to taste Black Pepper for seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter high-quality like Kerrygold
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley can substitute with dried basil or thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest for bright flavor
  • 1 cup Milk lukewarm to avoid curdling
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes for a gentle kick
  • 1 cup Pasta Water reserved before draining pasta

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • Spatula
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the Barilla Penne until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Pat the salmon dry and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon for 3-4 minutes on one side, flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Let it rest.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté diced onions in residual oil until translucent. Add butter, garlic, and parsley, cooking for another 30 seconds.
  5. Flake 20% of the salmon into the skillet. Stir in milk and reserved pasta water gradually, mixing until creamy.
  6. Add grated parmesan until melted, stirring for a rich consistency.
  7. Combine the drained pasta and remaining salmon in the skillet, tossing to coat. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  8. Garnish with lemon zest, extra parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of milk or pasta water.

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