SALMON SPINACH PESTO PASTA

Name: SALMON SPINACH PESTO PASTA
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb salmon; 1 lb pasta shells (or any type of pasta); 0.5 cup pasta water; 2 cup fresh spinach; 0.25 cup pine nuts, toasted; 0.5 cup parmesan, grated; 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; Salt and pepper

Serves 415 mins prep30 mins cook

This recipe for Salmon Spinach Pesto Pasta is described as delicious, despite a 5-year-old's mixed review. It's a great option for a Friday night dinner, utilizing fresh produce and pantry staples.

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1. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Roast at 300F for 20-30 minutes. The time will depend on how thick the filet is, so keep an eye on it. When it's cooked through, remove from the oven.
2. In a food processor, blend together the spinach, parmesan, pine nuts, and extra virgin olive oil. Blend until smooth. Taste, then season with salt and pepper as desired.
3. Cook pasta shells al dente, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
4. Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto. Add the reserved pasta water to help the sauce bind to the pasta.
5. Place the cooked salmon on top of the pasta, and serve with additional cheese and pine nuts.

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