GARLICKY PESTO SALMON WITH PENNE

Garlicky Pesto Salmon with Penne image

This is my own rendition of one of my favorite garlic salmon pasta dishes at a downtown seafood restaurant. It is sure to become a favorite of yours, as well.

Provided by Danii

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless salmon fillets
4 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup fresh asparagus tips
1 cup quartered artichoke hearts
½ cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup pesto
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
Meanwhile, cut salmon into small pieces.
Melt butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add salmon and stir a few times. Add asparagus tips, artichoke hearts, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Saute until salmon is almost cooked, garlic is golden, and asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes.
Add cream and bring to a boil. Stir in pesto. Boil until sauce is reduced by at least 1/4 to 1/2. Add penne and toss thoroughly to coat.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 128.6 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 484.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g