SALMON FUSILLI WITH ZUCCHINI & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

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Salmon Fusilli With Zucchini & Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

Who says healthy can't be delicious! Of course, you can substitute the whole wheat pasta with regular if you prefer, but I find that aside from the health benefits, it actually compliments an earthy flavored dish like this much more.

Provided by Whipper

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb zucchini, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 Spanish onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, julienne cut
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 (6 ounce) cans salmon, bones removed
12 ounces whole wheat fusilli
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper, to taste
extra virgin olive oil, for saute

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in skillet and add onions. Sauté until soft, then add garlic and sauté for another minute.
  • Add tomatoes with juice, raise heat to moderately high and cook, stirring every once in awhile, until they collapse and form a sauce, about 10 minutes. In the meantime, bring water for the pasta to a boil.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes and oregano to the tomato mix and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Start cooking the pasta according to the direction on the package.
  • Add zucchini, peas, salt, pepper and wine to the tomato sauce and stir. Cover and simmer gently until zucchini are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Fold in salmon, parmesan and remove from heat.
  • Add the cooked and drained pasta, toss, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.3, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 50.1, Sodium 372.1, Carbohydrate 83.7, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 11.7, Protein 39.6

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