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Cheesy Salmon Pasta

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"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!" — VLuv

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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

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Directions

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.
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.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 15 mins
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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 12, 2009

I am always kind of amused by the reviews that say, "this recipe was great! I made it just like it says, except I changed t five of the main ingredients..." So when I say, "this recipe was great! Except I changed..." I am laughing at myself as well. I changed the spaghetti to bow tie pasta, and since I didn't have any pesto handy, I substituted a tomato and basil bruschetta instead. And it was stlil delicious! Perhaps that is the mark of a great basic recipe--it can stand up to tinkering.

—cookpatch

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 11, 2011

Made exactly as recipe called, we all felt it was to dry. Makes me rethink how I made it. Will try to find a way to get it moister next time.

—cookinRN

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89 Ratings

Feb 03, 2011

Verry yummy!!! I added waaay more pesto, spinach, and green bell pepper. Because I am watching my weight, we did not add the cheese and it was still very delish! We ate with penne pasta. This was also very quick to make which is great for me!

—RiceLover

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Apr 26, 2006

I cut the recipe in half as it was just me for lunch, I too used whole wheat spaghetti but I used a piece of leftover grilled salmon instead of canned. I did use pesto (Simple Garlic and Basil Pesto from this site) & it added such freshness & flavor....next tiem I will double the pesto. I minced my onions up real small because while I wanted the flavor, I didn't want chunks. After it was done & plated, I squeezed some lemon juice on it & sprinkled it w/ some black pepper & I liked that so well that I hit it w/ some lemon pepper. What a healthy, flavorful & easy way to stretch leftover salmon!

—IMVINTAGE

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Jul 05, 2005

This dish was great! I used whole wheat pasta and instead of canned salmon I used thawed frozen fillets. I put them in a baking dish with some water and S & P in the oven for 15 minutes. Then cut it up and added it to the pasta when it was time. I also added some feash garlic. I would make this again, it was terrific.

—KITCHY

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Jan 01, 2006

I could not get my family to eat salmon until this recipe...with a few adjustments. First, I use a fresh salmon steak, marinate it in Garlic Parmesan salad dressing for about an hour, then broil it about 10 minutes each side. Then flake it into the pasta. Delicious! Thanks for the recipe! A definite staple in this house now.

—Lena

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Aug 09, 2006

I used the Simple Garlic and Basil Pesto recipe, as one reviewer suggested. Using the canned salmon made the recipe taste a little too fishy, not to mention time-consuming since I had to pick out fat, skin and bones from the meat before adding it in. I would use fresh grilled salmon in the future. Still, the recipe was a big hit and reheated well. Very onion-ey, but I liked it that way. Using all that cheese made it especially yummy.

—Lauren

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Aug 30, 2010

Great base recipe, and of course changed it a bit to our liking. I added a bit more pesto, as well as a shake or two of Italian seasoning that seemed to give it just what it needed. Also added a few drops of Sriracha chilli sauce (idea from Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken on this site) when serving, and it was amazing!! I'm not a huge fish fan, so this was a great way to get some fish in our diet w/out being able to to taste it too much.

—mom2ranis

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Nutrition

Calories
485 kcal
24%

Carbohydrates
45.3 g
15%

Cholesterol
49 mg
16%

Fat
18.7 g
29%

Fiber
3.6 g
14%

Protein
32.4 g
65%

Sodium
523 mg
21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cheesy Salmon Pasta

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 485
Calories from Fat: 168

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.7g 29 %
Saturated Fat 4.9g 24 %
Cholesterol 49mg 16 %
Sodium 523mg 21 %
Potassium 416mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 45.3g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14 %
Protein 32.4g 65 %
** Sugars 2.1g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium 48 %
Iron 32 %
** Thiamin 33 %
Niacin 107 %
Vitamin B6 14 %
Magnesium 23 %
Folate 66 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.