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Canned Salmon with Pasta
This simple canned salmon with pasta is full of fresh, bright flavors while using kitchen staples. Loads with canned salmon, spinach, and peas, this is a quick and easy recipe you can whip up on a busy weeknight night or prepare for a tasty make-ahead lunch for the week. Ready in 30 minutes or less.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups rigatoni
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 312 grams baby spinach 11 ounces, 1 container
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cans salmon skinless and boneless, no salt added drained (150 grams per can)
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup grated parmesan or more
- ¼ cup fresh basil ribboned
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet with a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for a minute or until fragrant.
- Add the baby spinach to the skillet and saute until wilted, for around 2 to 3 minutes. Season with a bit of salt and pepper, to taste.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta under al dente, stirring occasion, according to package instructions. Drain when finished, making sure to reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water. My rigatoni takes 12 minutes to cook.
- Add the pasta, canned salmon (drained), lemon zest, lemon juice, parmesan, peas, half a cup of pasta water, and the last tablespoon of oil.
- Toss until well combined. Add more pasta water as needed. Finish with some basil before serving. Top with more parmesan, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
420kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
472mg
(20%)
Potassium
943mg
(27%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
7780IU
(156%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
380mg
(38%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 472mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 943mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 7780IU | 156% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 380mg | 38% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.