Pasta with salmon

Fuel your muscles with this creamy, high-protein pasta. Featuring heart-healthy salmon and nutrient-dense spinach, this dish is a perfect post-workout meal. It’s quick to prepare, incredibly satisfying, and uses wholesome ingredients to keep you on track with your fitness goals.

Pasta with salmon

Preparation

1
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the whole grain pasta according to package instructions.
2
Pat the salmon dry and cut it into bite-sized cubes.
3
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
4
Add salmon cubes to the pan and sear for about 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through.
5
Stir in the baby spinach until it begins to wilt.
6
Lower the heat and mix in the Greek yogurt and lemon juice to create a creamy sauce.
7
Drain the pasta, reserving a small amount of the cooking water.
8
Toss the pasta with the salmon and sauce, adding a splash of the reserved water if needed for a smoother consistency.

Nutrational Values per serving

207
kcal
14g
protein
19g
carbs
8g
fat

Ingredients

  • whole grain pasta 2 cup
  • salmon fillet 2 piece
  • baby spinach 2 cup
  • nonfat greek yogurt 4 tbsp
  • olive oil 1 tbsp
  • garlic 2 clove
  • lemon juice 1 tbsp
high-protein high-fiber pescatarian clean-eating
Difficulty 1/3
Duration 20 Min