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Pasta Alla Salmone
A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 507 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine noodles (½ lb or 2 cups of dry pasta)
- ¾ pound Cooked Salmon (Boneless, skinless) or about 2 cups cooked and flaked
- 2 tablespoon butter salted is fine
- 1 cup heavy cream 30-36% M.F.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup Fish or Chicken Broth
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 5 oz shredded Parmesan cheese Approx. ⅔ cup
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon capers
- 2 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously and cook fettuccine noodles as per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan and add minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant and translucent.
- Add cream, chicken broth, and lemon juice and stir to combine. Heat until sauce begins to steam, do not let it come to a boil.
- In a separate bowl, combine shredded parmesan cheese with flour. Add cheese mixture to saucepan, and stir frequently until cheese is melted and sauce thickens. Season to taste with fresh black pepper and a pinch of salt to taste.
- Add flaked salmon and capers and stir to combine.
- Stir in fettuccine, and serve, topped with fresh parsley.
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Notes
- If you are starting with raw salmon, preheat the oven before putting your pasta on. Brush salmon fillet with 2 teaspoons olive oil, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, and bake at 400º for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and use a fork to gently flake the salmon.
- If you are starting with raw salmon, preheat the oven before putting your pasta on. Brush salmon fillet with 2 teaspoons olive oil, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, and bake at 400º for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and use a fork to gently flake the salmon.
- Cooking the salmon takes about the same amount of time as boiling the noodles.
Nutrition Information
Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
627mg
(26%)
Potassium
496mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1068IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
269mg
(27%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 627mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 496mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1068IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.