Canned Salmon with Pasta

5 from 12 votes

This canned salmon with pasta is a quick, budget-friendly meal made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes. Tender salmon, perfectly cooked pasta, and a light, creamy lemon sauce come together for a fresh, flavorful, and satisfying dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: budget friendly meals, canned salmon pasta, easy pasta dinner, healthy salmon recipe, high protein pasta, pantry meal ideas, quick pasta recipe, salmon pasta recipe

Servings:

Calories: 574kcal

Author: Nicole Kendrick

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cans Safe Catch Wild Pacific Pink Salmon
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon dry shallots or onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 tablespoon butter or vegan butter
1 ½ cup heavy cream or dairy free parmesan
2 tablespoon flour
½ cup parmesan cheese or dairy free parmesan
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon Lemon zest
Optional: fresh dill

Instructions

Start by cooking the pasta to al dente instructions over medium heat. Then, strain the pasta water and set aside.
Now, drop the heat to medium low heat. In a large pan or medium pot, add the olive oil, shallots, and minced garlic.
Cook for about two minutes, then add the butter and allow it to melt. Once it’s melted, whisk in the flour.
Now add in the canned salmon and seasonings.
Next, add in the heavy cream, and allow it to start to bubble. Once it begins to bubble, add in the Parmesan cheese and stir into a creamy sauce.
Once this is done, add in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and the cooked pasta. Mix well to combine. Serve and Enjoy!

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Notes

Tips:

Immediately drain and rinse your pasta in cold water after it reaches al dente. This ensures the pasta stops cooking and won't be too mushy when added to the sauce.
To make this a one-pan meal, add the uncooked pasta to the broth and cook until the pasta is al dente.
I like using baby spinach. It wilts beautifully, and you don't have to tear it before adding to the pasta.

Storage:

Tinned salmon pasta leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. I do not recommend freezing this pasta.
To reheat, microwave for 30 seconds at a time until desired temperature is reached.

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