Salmon and Spinach Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Salmon and Spinach Pesto Pasta
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
849
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Prepare the pasta - Bring a large pot of water to a boil. When water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon salt and dry pasta; stir to separate pasta. Cook pasta until al dente and drain; set aside.
  2. Prepare the salmon - Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat broiler. Line a baking sheet or pan with aluminum foil. Zest the lemon and set aside. Cut half of the lemon into thin slices and place on the lined baking sheet. Reserve the other lemon half to use later.
  3. Season one side of the salmon liberally with salt and pepper, sprinkle with lemon zest, then rub with olive oil. Place the salmon on top of the lemon slices on the baking sheet. Broil until salmon is no longer translucent and is firm when pressed, about 10 minutes. Remove from broiler and sprinkle with lemon juice using the remaining half of lemon. Use a fork to flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces. The salmon skin will stick to foil and can be discarded.
  4. Prepare the spinach pesto sauce - In a food processor, pulse the walnuts and garlic until chopped. Add two-thirds of the spinach (the remainder will be used later), oil, half (1/2 cup) of the Parmesan, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the processor bowl as necessary.
  5. In a large saucepan over medium high heat, pour in the heavy cream and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup. Once reduced, add the spinach pesto, the reserved spinach, remaining parmesan and stir. Cook until cheese melts through and spinach wilts down.
  6. To assemble - Transfer the cooked pasta to a large serving dish. Top with the spinach pesto sauce and salmon, and toss to combine. Serve with freshly grated parmesan.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 849.41 Kcal (3556 kJ)
Calories from fat 505.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.16g 86%
Cholesterol 122.75mg 41%
Sodium 524.79mg 22%
Potassium 1039.88mg 22%
Total Carbs 53.37g 18%
Sugars 1.08g 4%
Dietary Fiber 8.57g 34%
Protein 35.91g 72%
Vitamin C 30.2mg 50%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 396.9mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 250.12 Kcal (1047 kJ)
Calories from fat 148.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.54g 86%
Cholesterol 36.15mg 41%
Sodium 154.53mg 22%
Potassium 306.2mg 22%
Total Carbs 15.71g 18%
Sugars 0.32g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.52g 34%
Protein 10.57g 72%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 50%
Iron 1.1mg 21%
Calcium 116.9mg 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.9
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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