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Salmon Pasta without Cream

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Salmon linguini with zucchini and toasted walnuts is an easy, quick dinner! Ready in less than 30 minutes, canned salmon makes it fast and easy. No zucchini!? No problem, sub in what you have on hand such as tomatoes, spinach or green beans.

  • Author: Judy Barbe
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: stove
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
  • 1 8-9-inch zucchini, sliced in ΒΌ-inch discs
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper
  • 1 14.5-ounce can salmon, drained and skin removed
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 pound linguini

Instructions

  1. Wash hands.
  2. Mince garlic, set aside.
  3. Bring a large pot, filled with 6 cups water, to a boil. Stir in pasta. Cook according to package directions, approximately 9 minutes. Drain pasta in a colander, reserving 1/3 cup pasta water.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add walnuts and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove walnuts from the pan and set aside in a small bowl.
  5. Return pan to stove and add remaining oil. Cook the zucchini in batches so that it browns rather than steaming. Cook half the zucchini; cook 7 minutes or so, stirring occasionally until softened and lightly browned. Remove from pan and cook remaining zucchini, adding a small amount of oil of necessary. Add garlic and dried red pepper, cook 1 minute. Add salmon, zucchini, drained pasta and reserved pasta water. Stir gently to combine and heat through.
  6. Serve in bowls. Garnish with chopped walnuts, parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Notes

Cooked salmon can be used instead of canned. Just heat through.

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