Tomato Salmon Pasta

Name: Tomato Salmon Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '400g rigatoni'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 skin-on salmon fillets (~400g)'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, finely diced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '500g passata'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp tomato purée'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1/2 tsp dried thyme'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp sugar'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '3 tbsp double cream'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp salt'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp ground black pepper'}; {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'grated Parmesan'}; {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'fresh basil leaves'}

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Enjoy a quick and delicious Tomato Salmon Pasta that brings together tender salmon and rigatoni in a flavorful tomato sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner in just 15 minutes!

1096 kcal /serving 15 mins Serves 4 Easy Italian

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '400g rigatoni'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 skin-on salmon fillets (~400g)'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, finely diced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '500g passata'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp tomato purée'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1/2 tsp dried thyme'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp sugar'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '3 tbsp double cream'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp salt'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp ground black pepper'}
{'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'grated Parmesan'}
{'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'fresh basil leaves'}

Preparation

Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.

Cooking

Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions, reserving 240ml of the cooking water.
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side up and fry for 3 minutes until golden.
Flip the salmon, move to one side, and add the onion to the pan.
Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in passata, tomato purée, thyme, and sugar, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
Remove salmon skin, break the fish into chunks, and stir in cream.
Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved water, mixing to combine.

Plating & Serving

Divide the pasta among bowls, topping with grated Parmesan, black pepper, and fresh basil leaves.

Notes

For a spicy kick, add a pinch of chilli flakes to the sauce.

Suggested Sides

garlic bread green salad

Nutrition per Serving

1096 Calories

76.5g Protein 65% DV

91.2g Carbs 31% DV

45.7g Fat 59% DV

6.3g Fiber 17% DV

11.6g Sugars

367mg Sodium 24% DV

176mg Cholesterol 50% DV

Diet Type	Low Sodium
Health Labels	Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Oil Added