SALMON WITH PESTO & PASTA

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Another recipe from a cookbook by Joanna Farrow, I borrowed this book from the library and their are some great easy family meals in it, so Id like to share them with you.

Provided by Evie3234

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (500 g) packet pasta, shapes (I used penne)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 (400 g) can red salmon or 1 (400 g) can pink salmon
150 g frozen peas
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
25 g parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese, shavings to garnish

Steps:

  • Cook pasta until almost tender, about 10 minutes (Do not drain).
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and fry for about 5 minutes until softened.
  • Drain the salmon discarding any skin and bones, flake salmon roughly with a fork.
  • Add the peas to the pasta and cook for a further 3 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta and peas, retaining 2 tablespoonfuls of the cooking water, return pasta and retained water to the pan.
  • Stir in pesto, lemon juice, Parmesan, onion and flaked salmon.
  • Season lightly with salt and pepper and toss gently.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with the Parmesan shavings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.8, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 67.5, Sodium 191.8, Carbohydrate 101.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 42.2

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