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Salmon Pasta with Homemade Pesto

salmon pasta with homemade pesto tossed with green beans and lemon zest and sprinkled with parmesan cheese in a serving bowl
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  10 min
  • Cook Time:  15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 (1-pound) salmon filet
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound orecchiette (or medium pasta of your choice)
  • ½ pound green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup basil pesto, store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil.

  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package directions. When the pasta has 1 minute left, add the green beans to the pot. Drain the green beans and pasta and return to the pot.

  3. Meanwhile, place the salmon on the prepared sheet pan. Season all over with the salt. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the fish easily flakes with a fork.

  4. In a large bowl, toss the pasta, green beans, and salmon with the pesto and lemon zest until the fish is flaked into bite-size pieces.

  5. Divide between bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan to serve.