Salmon pesto pea pasta
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Prep Time
10 Minutes
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Cook Time
5 Minutes
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Yield
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients
- 1 x 200g can Safcol Salmon in Springwater, drained
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium cloves of garlic, crushed
- 300g rigatoni or penne pasta
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 1 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas
- 3 tablespoons good quality basil pesto
to serve
- ½ cup torn basil leaves (optional)
- shaved Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta following the pack instructions for al dente.
- In a separate pan on a high heat, drop the frozen peas into boiling water and allow water to come back to the boil. Then add the snow peas, drain as soon as the snow peas turn bright green.
- In the same pan the pasta was cooked in, on a low heat add the olive oil and garlic, heat until the garlic smells fragrant. Add the cooked pasta, peas, Safcol salmon and pesto. Stir until the pasta is coated in pesto and the salmon is warmed through.
- Season to taste and just before serving toss through a few extra basil leaves. Divide into 4 pasta bowls.
| Servings: | 4 |
| Ready in: | 15 Minutes |
| Course: | Lunch, Dinner |
| Recipe Type: | Pasta |
| Ingredient: | Salmon |
Salmon pesto pea pasta
How about a tasty dinner tonight in just 15 minutes? Our salmon pesto pea pasta with its delicious flavour is quick and easy to make, as well as super tasty. So if you are time-poor and like salmon, you have to try this recipe.
Support optimal brain, artery and heart function.
Ashleigh Feltham (MNutrDiet)
Pesto in pasta is always a winner but adding Safcol Salmon makes it even better!
To support optimal brain, artery, and heart function, omega-3 fat is an essential part of the diet. Safcol Salmon in Springwater ticks this box in this delicious pasta recipe. Salmon is also a good source of B12 which is needed for your body to make red blood cells and for central nervous system function. Also, iodine and selenium which is needed for healthy metabolic function by looking after the health of your thyroid. You may be surprised to know that salmon contains an antioxidant called astaxanthin. This antioxidant helps to lower your ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol and raise your ‘good’ HDL cholesterol. Adding to the healthy profile of your cholesterol is the heart-healthy monounsaturated fat and polyphenol-rich extra virgin olive oil.
The peas and sugar snap peas are a great source of vitamin C and A providing immune support while vitamin A also helps your vision. Peas also give your body vitamin K which helps your blood to clot normally and for your bones to stay strong. Adding to the immune support benefits, garlic has a compound called Allicin which gives any nasties in your body the boot.
So, tuck into the classic which can easily become a staple in any family’s week.
