Canned Salmon Pasta With Spinach & Lemon
This healthy canned salmon pasta recipe is made with spinach, broccoli, and lemon. It's such a quick and easy dinner option! Filled with protein, healthy fats, and lots of fiber-rich veggies.
Ingredients
- Approx. 112 grams pasta of choice ((4 ounces or enough for 2 people!))
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli, chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 cans salmon, drained ((approx. 240 grams or 8 oz. total))
- 1 med-large lemon ((juice + zest))
- 1/2 cup parmesan ((freshly grated, if possible))
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Directions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 a cup of pasta water. Drain pasta and set aside when done.
- 2
Heat half of the olive oil on a large pan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes, until lightly browned.
- 3
Add broccoli to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, until lightly browned and tender. Stir occasionally.
- 4
Add spinach and canned salmon to the pan. Stir and cook until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- 5
Then, stir in drained pasta, lemon juice, lemon zest, parmesan, remaining olive oil, and reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper. Cook together for about 2-3 minutes, stirring until heated through.
- 6
Serve pasta and top with chopped basil. Enjoy hot!