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Salmon Pesto Pasta on blue and white plates

Quick & Easy 4-Ingredient Salmon Pesto Pasta

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With just four ingredients, one pot, and 30 minutes, you can whip up this easy and delicious Salmon Pesto Pasta to feed four.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword 30 Minutes or Less, 5 Ingredients or Less, One-Pot, Pesto Pasta, Salmon Dinner, Salmon Pasta
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pasta short or long
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 10 ounces salmon 1 portion = 3-5 ounces
  • 8 ounces pesto 8 ounces pesto = approx 1 cup

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta al dente according to the directions on the box. Before straining, make sure to conserve at least 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Set pasta aside in a colander or large bowl.
    16 ounces pasta
  • Remove the skin from salmon if necessary and pat the salmon dry with paper towels (use these bamboo paper towels for a more sustainable option!). Cut it into small cubes, about 1 cubic inch in size.
    10 ounces salmon
  • Add the salmon to the pot with the olive oil and about 1 tablespoon of pesto. Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, tossing frequently so the salmon cooks evenly on both sides and reaches an internal temperature of 125°F.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Remove the pot from the heat and add the pasta to the pot with the salmon.
    8 ounces pesto
  • Add the pesto to the pasta and toss to coat. While you are tossing, slowly add the pasta water, about 1 tablespoon at a time, assessing the consistency as you go. You should only need about 2-3 tablespoons of pasta water to successfully coat the pesto in the pasta. Serve hot and enjoy!

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