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Salmon & Pesto Pasta
Flaked salmon stirred through pasta with fresh pesto, cherry tomatoes, and rocket.
Method
- 1Cook pasta in salted boiling water; reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2Pan-cook salmon 3–4 min per side; flake into chunks.
- 3Toss drained pasta with pesto, a splash of pasta water, tomatoes, and rocket.
- 4Fold in salmon gently; adjust seasoning.
- 5Serve with Parmesan and lemon.
Why it might be useful today
A practical protein anchor when the day needs something more substantial.
This comes together in one pasta pot and a small pan; pesto coats the pasta without a heavy cream sauce, keeping the dish light and flavourful.
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