Salmon Pasta

INGREDIENTS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

– 1 pound salmon fillet* I prefer cooking salmon with skin on, though you can use skinless if you prefer – 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided – ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed lemon juice divided – 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided – 1/2 teaspoon black pepper divided – 8 ounces whole wheat penne rigatoni, or similar pasta – 2 tablespoons unsalted butter – 1 shallot finely chopped – 4 cloves garlic minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) – 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes – 1/4 cup white wine or low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth – Zest of 1 lemon – 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped – 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil plus additional for serving – 1/3 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

1

Bake the salmon at 425 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.

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Bake!

2

Let the salmon rest, then break it into pieces. Cook the pasta. Reserve some of the pasta water before draining.

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Prep!

Saute!

3

Saute the shallot in butter and oil. Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

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The sauce!

4

Add the wine, zest, and juice. Let simmer for a couple of minutes. Toss the pasta noodles with the sauce, adding pasta water as needed.

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All together!

5

Stir in the tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan. Gently incorporate the salmon. DIG IN!

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Guaranteed to impress, this creamy salmon pasta with sun-dried tomatoes is spectacular. The garlic lemon alfredo sauce is made with no cream!