Canned Salmon Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
438 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Canned Salmon Pasta
Description
Canned Salmon Pasta is a simple pasta dish where flaked salmon from a can is cooked with garlic and fresh parsley, then finished with lemon juice and zest. This combination imparts a bright, fresh flavor to the sauce. Garlic is briefly sautéed in olive oil to release aroma without overpowering the salmon's taste. Adding pasta water helps the sauce cling to the cooked spaghetti, inviting every bite to be well-coated.
The dish cooks quickly, making good use of staples and fresh ingredients to produce a balanced and light meal. Optional parmesan can be grated on top for extra richness, though it is not required. It serves well as a quick weeknight dinner or a simple lunch that doesn’t compromise flavor despite its modest components.
Variations and additional ingredients are possible but not detailed here; the base recipe focuses on emphasizing the salmon’s natural taste accented by lemon and herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 (5 ounce) can salmon pink or sockeye, boneless/skinless
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 ounces pasta uncooked, spaghetti
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions. Prep your other ingredients while it cooks.
- When the pasta is close to being ready, add the oil to a small pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook it for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the salmon (break it up with your fork/flake it, and if you wish, add in the juices from the can for more flavor), the lemon juice + zest, and parsley. Let it heat through.
- Once the pasta is done, add some of the pasta water (a couple tablespoons) to the sauce and then drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Season with salt & pepper as needed. Grate some parmesan on top if you wish.
Notes
- For more variety, various add-ins can be included; refer to the linked blog post for ideas.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 438 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 438kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 275mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 385mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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