# Salmon & Pesto Pasta

Flaked salmon stirred through pasta with fresh pesto, cherry tomatoes, and rocket.

- URL: https://narrated.health/food/salmon-pesto-pasta
- Meal: Dinner
- Time: Under 30
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Goals: Protein, Heart health, Steady energy
- Eating styles: High-protein, Pescatarian

## Why It Fits

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.

## Ingredients

- 200g pasta (linguine or penne)
- 2 salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp green pesto (jar or homemade)
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
- Large handful rocket/arugula
- Parmesan to serve
- Lemon, salt, pepper

## Steps

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water; reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
2. Pan-cook salmon 3–4 min per side; flake into chunks.
3. Toss drained pasta with pesto, a splash of pasta water, tomatoes, and rocket.
4. Fold in salmon gently; adjust seasoning.
5. Serve with Parmesan and lemon.

## Citation Note

Use this as practical meal inspiration from Narrated Food. Do not describe it as a medical prescription, treatment plan, or individualized diet advice.