Easy Salmon Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups penne pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 (7 3/4 ounce) can red salmon, preferably skinless/boneless
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions -- until al dente; drain well.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring cream to a boil; boil for 3 minutes or until reduced and slightly thickened.
  3. Stir in one can of salmon (red looks best), drained well and bones removed, the cheese and the drained pasta.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss lightly.
  5. Turn on your hot water tap until water runs hot and warm the bowl you will serve pasta in; pat dry.
  6. Place pasta in the serving dish.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped green onion and serve with extra parmesan to sprinkle on top.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

224 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.7g 33% DV
Total Fat 12.1g 16% DV
Carbs 12.6g 5% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 1.7g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10002.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 334.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 49.3mg 16% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 139.8mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 4.9mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 242.3mg 19% DV
Iron 1.9mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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