Garlicky Pesto Salmon with Penne

Tasty salmon, crisp asparagus tips, and tender asparagus hearts are mixed together in a garlicky cream sauce in this restaurant-worthy pasta dish that's ready in just 30 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 615 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 cup fresh asparagus tips
• 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup chopped green onions
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper
• 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless salmon fillets
• 0.25 cup pesto
• 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cut salmon into small pieces.

Step 3

Melt butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add salmon and stir a few times. Add asparagus tips, artichoke hearts, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Saute until salmon is almost cooked, garlic is golden, and asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add cream and bring to a boil. Stir in pesto. Boil until sauce is reduced by at least 1/4 to 1/2. Add penne and toss thoroughly to coat.

Step 5

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley and serve hot.