Cheesy Salmon Pasta Recipe
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Cheesy Salmon Pasta

By: VLuv 
"For those who love salmon, here's a new way to switch it up a bit. Simple and easy, yet simply satisfying! You will want more and more. It's rich, has a nice tangy flavor to it, and is absolutely delicious!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (67)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped sweet onions
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans salmon, drained and flaked
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, green onions, and pesto. Cook until tender. Mix in salmon, and cook until heated through. Stir in 1/2 the Parmesan cheese, and continue cooking 5 minutes. Toss with the cooked pasta, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 485 | Total Fat: 18.7g | Cholesterol: 49mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2009 by cookpatch   view full review
I am always kind of amused by the reviews that say, "this recipe was great! I made it just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2006 by IMVINTAGE   view full review
I cut the recipe in half as it was just me for lunch, I too used whole wheat spaghetti but I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2011 by RiceLover   view full review
Verry yummy!!! I added waaay more pesto, spinach, and green bell pepper. Because I am watching...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2005 by KITCHY   view full review
This dish was great! I used whole wheat pasta and instead of canned salmon I used thawed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2006 by Lena   view full review
I could not get my family to eat salmon until this recipe...with a few adjustments. First, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2006 by Lauren   view full review
I used the Simple Garlic and Basil Pesto recipe, as one reviewer suggested. Using the canned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2006 by tummy   view full review
This was SO good. I didn't think it would be, but was trying it for the simplicity and health...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by fakeymcfake   view full review
So easy, and satisfying, the only little changes I made was to use fresh salmon and penne...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2010 by mom2ranis   view full review
Great base recipe, and of course changed it a bit to our liking. I added a bit more pesto, as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2006 by chef101   view full review
This is surprisingly delicious and easy. A great week night diner,but good enough for weekend...

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