How to Make Smoked Salmon Pesto Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a delicious and satisfying pasta dish, and when you add in the luxurious flavor of smoked salmon and the aromatic punch of pesto, you have a winning combination that is sure to impress. This Smoked Salmon Pesto Pasta recipe is a sophisticated yet simple dish that is perfect for a special dinner at home or for entertaining guests. The creamy, savory, and slightly smoky flavors of the smoked salmon are beautifully complemented by the bright and herbaceous notes of the...

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Ingredients

  • 5 ounces smoked salmon, cut into small pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • ¾ cup prepared basil pesto sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ cup water
  • 8 ounces spaghetti

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms and cook until onion is transparent and mushrooms are tender. Stir in smoked salmon, pesto sauce, tomato paste, fresh basil, and water; cook gently until desired consistency is achieved, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Serve salmon pesto sauce over noodles.
  • Nutrition

    571 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 738mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 361mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 603mg