Kids Favourite Salmon Pasta with Peas
Turn mealtime into a delightful experience with this creamy Kids Favourite Salmon Pasta with Peas—a crowd-pleaser that's both nutritious and irresistibly tasty! This quick and easy recipe combines tender penne or fusilli pasta with flaky, perfectly cooked salmon, and vibrant green peas, all tossed in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce enhanced by a touch of garlic and fresh lemon juice. The dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it the ideal solution for busy weeknights while offering a wholesome boost of omega-3s and protein. Garnished with fresh parsley for the perfect finishing touch, this comforting pasta is guaranteed to have kids—and adults—asking for seconds. Perfect for family dinners, this recipe ticks all the boxes for a balanced, flavorful, and kid-approved meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 200 grams Skinless salmon fillet
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the salmon fillet, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the salmon is thoroughly cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside. Using a fork, flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Stir in the frozen peas and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they are tender and bright green.
Add the cooked pasta and flaked salmon to the skillet, tossing gently to coat everything evenly in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta cooking water to loosen it.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish before serving.
Serve warm and watch those smiles appear!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.1 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.2 g | 421% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 504 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 3932 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 109.7 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 18.5 mcg | 93% | |
| Calcium | 1006 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1666 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
