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Salmon, Pesto & Mozzarella Pasta
This salmon, pesto & mozzarella pasta is a super easy and flavourful recipe, perfect for a quick lunch. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and offers a high protein meal with great taste. This recipe makes 3 servings, each providing approximately 421 calories and 26g of protein.
#Salmon
#Pesto
#Mozzarella
#Pasta
#High Protein
#Quick
#Easy
#Lunch
#Dinner
Close-up of the finished pasta dish, showing salmon flakes and mozzarella
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
3
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
421
Calories
26g
Protein
40g
Carbs
17g
Fat
Pasta served in a bowl with visible pesto sauce and herbs
Ingredients
Servings: 3
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Overhead shot of the full pasta dish, garnished
Instructions
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- Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.12m
Preview12mPreviewCook the pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining. - While the pasta cooks, cook the salmon fillets. You can pan-fry them with a little oil, bake them, or air-fry until cooked through and flaky.8m
Preview8mPreviewWhile the pasta cooks, cook the salmon fillets. You can pan-fry them with a little oil, bake them, or air-fry until cooked through and flaky. - In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and pesto. Mix well until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water to thin it out.3m
Preview3mPreviewIn a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and pesto. Mix well until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water to thin it out. - Add the drained pasta to the sauce mixture. Gently toss to coat all the pasta evenly. Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and add it to the pasta.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd the drained pasta to the sauce mixture. Gently toss to coat all the pasta evenly. Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and add it to the pasta. - Finally, stir in the mozzarella. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.1mPreview1mPreviewFinally, stir in the mozzarella. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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