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Creamy Asparagus & Salmon Pasta

Leftover salmon gets a recipe remake with bowtie pasta, fresh asparagus, and dill in this super simple Parmesan cream sauce that makes meal prep a breeze.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 6 to 8
Calories: 661 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried bow tie pasta , or farfalle
  • 2 cups chopped asparagus spears , cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 meyer lemons , zested (use 2-3 regular lemons if you can't find Meyer lemons)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅛ cup fresh dill , chopped, plus more for serving
  • 2 cups flaked, cooked salmon
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the bow tie pasta according to package directions until al denté.
  2. When noodles are done cooking, use a slotted spoon to transfer the pasta to a colander, reserving the pasta cooking water in the pot. Reheat the pot of water over medium heat and add the chopped asparagus spears, cooking until they turn bright green, about 1-2 minutes, then transfer to the same colander as the pasta. You want the asparagus to still have a snap to but not taste raw.
  3. While the pasta and asparagus are cooking, pour the cream into a 12-inch skillet and bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook until reduced by half and the cream easily coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Add the lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, fresh dill and cooked salmon to the cream and stir until the Parmesan is melted into the cream and the salmon is warmed through. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
  5. Add the cooked bow tie pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add more salt and pepper if desired, and top with more Parmesan cheese and dill if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 661kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Cholesterol 139mg (46%) Sodium 190mg (8%) Potassium 555mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1663IU (33%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 184mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 661

% Daily Value*

Calories 661kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 190mg 8%
Potassium 555mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1663IU 33%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 184mg 18%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.