Looking for a quick seafood dinner? With minimal prep, and a simple “throw together and walk away” cooking technique, this recipe only takes 15 minutes to cook. The best part is this meal basically cooks itself. If you are someone who has not done much cooking but are wanting to learn, this recipe is a great place to start.
Making a delicious salmon dinner full of omega 3s doesn’t have to be time consuming or expensive. Seafood can often times be considered one of the more expensive protein options. This surprisingly affordable salmon dish is just what everyone needs to get in those omega 3s while staying within your budget
I love that this recipe is full of so many great components including omega 3 fatty acids, whole grains, and vegetables! The heat from the crushed red pepper flakes adds just enough heat to the recipe without making it over powering. If you are not a fan of spice, simply remove the red pepper flakes for a flavorful dish without the kick.
The components of this pasta dish provide a delicious balanced meal. I used whole wheat pasta to add more fiber and additional protein to this recipe. The omega 3s from the salmon play an important role in heart and brain health. Salmon is not the only food source of omega 3s, but it is a delicious source! This recipe is also a great source of protein. The whole wheat pasta, salmon, and milk all provide protein to this recipe. The protein, fiber and healthy fats in this recipe will leave you full and satisfied after the meal. And let’s not forget the vegetables. A great way to get in a few extra vegetables in is to incorporate the vegetables into meals you are making. Tomatoes and spinach are a delicious addition for this dish.
Quick and Easy Salmon Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 2 cups Whole Wheat Rotini Pasta uncooked
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Milk
- ½ tsp Dried basil
- 14.5 oz Canned stewed tomatoes
- ⅛ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- ¼ cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 1.5 cup Spinach
- 5 oz Salmon packet
Instructions
- Turn sauté pan to medium heat
- Add garlic and olive oil to sauté pan and cook until garlic is golden brown
- Add uncooked pasta, water, milk, basil, stewed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and bring to simmer
- Simmer uncovered 10-15 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
- Stir in spinach until wilted
- Stir in mozzarella until well-incorporated
- Add drained canned or packet of salmon and stir to combine
- Serve warm
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