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Triple Cheese Salmon Pasta
This Triple Cheese Salmon Pasta is a delightful and quick meal, perfect for a high-protein lunch or dinner, coming in at just 599 calories and 40g protein per serving. It's incredibly easy to prepare and can be on your table in under 30 minutes. Featuring tender salmon fillets, a creamy sauce made with light cream cheese, cheddar, and Parmesan, all tossed with your favorite pasta. It's packed with flavor and sure to become a new favorite.
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#salmon
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#under 30 minutes
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Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Contemporary
English
Nutrition (per serving)
599
Calories
40g
Protein
65g
Carbs
28g
Fat
Salmon cooking in a pan
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Creamy cheese sauce in the pan
Instructions
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- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup (120ml) of pasta water before draining.10mPreview10mPreviewBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup (120ml) of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper.2m
Preview2mPreviewWhile the pasta cooks, pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper. - Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side down (if applicable) and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.5m
Preview5mPreviewHeat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side down (if applicable) and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. - Flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon from the pan and set aside. Once cooled slightly, flake the salmon into pieces.4mPreview4mPreviewFlip the salmon fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon from the pan and set aside. Once cooled slightly, flake the salmon into pieces.
- In the same pan (no need to clean), add the minced garlic and sautรฉ for 30 seconds until fragrant.1m
Preview1mPreviewIn the same pan (no need to clean), add the minced garlic and sautรฉ for 30 seconds until fragrant. - Reduce the heat to low. Add the light cream cheese, light cheddar cheese, and grated Parmesan to the pan. Gradually stir in about 60ml of reserved pasta water until a smooth, creamy sauce forms.3mPreview3mPreviewReduce the heat to low. Add the light cream cheese, light cheddar cheese, and grated Parmesan to the pan. Gradually stir in about 60ml of reserved pasta water until a smooth, creamy sauce forms.
- Add the drained pasta to the pan with the cheese sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add more pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd the drained pasta to the pan with the cheese sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add more pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. - Gently fold in the flaked salmon. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan, if desired.1m
Preview1mPreviewGently fold in the flaked salmon. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan, if desired.
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