Veggie-Packed Salmon Pesto Pasta: A Quick, Delicious Dinner Delight
A flavorful and healthy salmon pesto pasta packed with veggies for a quick and delicious dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can (14.75 ounces) salmon, drained
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the zucchini and bell pepper; sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Stir in the salmon, pesto, and cooked pasta; mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- This dish is great for meal prep; store portions in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Veggie-Packed Salmon Pesto Pasta