Salmon And Spinach Pesto Pasta Recipes

Steps:

• Prepare the pasta - Bring a large pot of water to a boil. When water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon salt and dry pasta; stir to separate pasta. Cook pasta until al dente and drain; set aside.
• Prepare the salmon - Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat broiler. Line a baking sheet or pan with aluminum foil. Zest the lemon and set aside. Cut half of the lemon into thin slices and place on the lined baking sheet. Reserve the other lemon half to use later.
• Season one side of the salmon liberally with salt and pepper, sprinkle with lemon zest, then rub with olive oil. Place the salmon on top of the lemon slices on the baking sheet. Broil until salmon is no longer translucent and is firm when pressed, about 10 minutes. Remove from broiler and sprinkle with lemon juice using the remaining half of lemon. Use a fork to flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces. The salmon skin will stick to foil and can be discarded.
• Prepare the spinach pesto sauce - In a food processor, pulse the walnuts and garlic until chopped. Add two-thirds of the spinach (the remainder will be used later), oil, half (1/2 cup) of the Parmesan, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the processor bowl as necessary.
• In a large saucepan over medium high heat, pour in the heavy cream and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup. Once reduced, add the spinach pesto, the reserved spinach, remaining parmesan and stir. Cook until cheese melts through and spinach wilts down.
• To assemble - Transfer the cooked pasta to a large serving dish. Top with the spinach pesto sauce and salmon, and toss to combine. Serve with freshly grated parmesan.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add pasta and cook for 11 to 13 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter add the flour and whisk constantly until it bubbles and is smooth.
• Gradually stir in the milk and cheeses whisking continously until smooth.
• Crumble salmon into the butter mixture.
• Stir in the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and oregano.
• Cook and stir about 3 minutes, until heated through.
• Serve over the cooked pasta.

Steps:

• Garlic Butter (steps 1 - 6):.
• Completely soften 1/2 cup of butter (1 stick).
• Melt butter and olive oil in a small saucepan.
• Sauté minced garlic approximately three minutes until just cooked.
• Combine garlic/butter mixture with the rest of the garlic butter ingredients.
• Refrigerate while salmon in prepared, so that butter is somewhat soft but still holds its shape.
• Fettuccine Sauce: (steps 7 - 10):.
• Melt butter in saucepan and add cream and egg yolk, well beaten.
• Heat, stirring until well thickened.
• Add Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Main recipe: (steps 11 - 19):.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake salmon until done (allow approx 20 minutes). Alternatively, salmon may be grilled if you prefer.
• Boil penne pasta per package instructions or to desired doneness.
• Add washed spinach to the pasta during the last minute of cooking.
• Pour Alfredo sauce over drained pasta and spinach, toss to coat.
• Top pasta with diced tomatoes.
• Top each serving with a salmon fillet.
• Top each salmon fillet with a dollop of garlic butter.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine, and cook for 11 to 13 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, and blend with milk. Mix in the flour to thicken. Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
• Crumble salmon into the butter mixture. Stir in the spinach, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and oregano. Cook and stir about 3 minutes, until heated through. Serve over the cooked pasta.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add pasta and cook for 10 to 15 min or until al dente; drain.
• Meanwhile melt the butter in a large skillet and add onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat until onions are translucent. Reduce heat to low and add in milks, cheeses, and basil and stir over low heat until smooth and creamy about 10 to 15 minutes. Add smoked salmon and spinach and toss until heated through. Add cooked pasta and tomatoes and toss to combine. Add a bit of starchy pasta water if needed to make the sauce a good consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Fry the salmon for 4-6 mins with the tomatoes in their oil. Flake the fish in the pan, then add the drained pasta and the spinach. Stir for 1-2 mins until the spinach is wilted and everything is coated.

Steps:

• Divide the spinach between six individual baking dishes (make sure the dishes are safe to use from the freezer to the oven). Spoon over the beans and tomatoes and drizzle with the oil. Scatter over a little of the lemon zest and squeeze over some juice, then season well. Toss everything together with your hands, like you would a salad.
• Mix the soft cheese and pesto together in one bowl, and the breadcrumbs, parmesan and pine nuts in another. Season the salmon fillets and lay one in each dish, then spread the soft cheese mix over the fillets. Scatter with the cheesy breadcrumbs, pressing onto the salmon (it's okay if it also gets on the veg and beans a little).
• If you want to cook straightaway, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and bake for 20-25 mins, or until the salmon is cooked through and the crumbs are golden.
• Alternatively, cover the dishes well and freeze for up to two months - it's a good idea to write the name of the dish and the cooking instructions on the lid. To cook from frozen, uncover and bake for 30-35 mins at 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
• Serve the gratins with some crusty bread for mopping up the juices, if you like.

Steps:

• Saute shallots and garlic in olive oil in a large skillet until soft.
• Add mushrooms and tomatoes, saute for another 2 mins.
• Add chicken broth and 3/4 of the spinach; gently simmer over low heat while pasta cooks.
• Cook pasta a little less time than according to pkg directions.
• Drain pasta and gently stir it into the sauce.
• Simmer gently until pasta absorbs some of the sauce, and is cooked to your preference.
• Crumble the salmon into chunks and gently stir it into the pasta.
• Add more chicken broth if needed and heat through.
• Serve on a bed of the reserved spinach and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper to taste.