Salmon Pasta with Walnut Pesto

Fresh flavours, beautiful green pesto and sweet vegetables make this a winning pasta dish that everyone will love. A comforting meal that is easy to p...Fresh flavours, beautiful green pesto and sweet vegetables make this a winning pasta dish that everyone will love. A comforting meal that is easy to prepare too! Read more Fresh flavours, beautiful green pesto and sweet vegetables make this a winning pasta dish that everyone will love. A comforting meal that is easy to prepare too! Fresh flavours, beautiful green pesto and sweet vegetables make this a winning pasta dish that everyone will love. A comforting meal that is easy to prepare too!

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
30 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
2 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Healthy
fats
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts, Fish, Gluten View all Olive oil, Walnuts, Salmon, Peppers, Basil, Nuts, Onion, Grains, Fish, Lemon, Bell Peppers, Leeks, Gluten, Garlic
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Healthy
fats
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

44g
Protein
1020kcal
Calories
67g
Total Fat
65g
Carbs
11g
Sugars
15g
Fibre
172mg
Calcium
13%
 
6mg
Iron
33%
 
186mg
Magnesium
44%
 
1412mg
Potassium
30%
 
87mg
Sodium
4%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
8.1mcg
Vitamin B12
338%
 
10.8mcg
Vitamin D
54%
 
9.2mg
Vitamin E
61%
 
131mcg
Vitamin B9
33%
 
220mcg
Vitamin A
24%
 
109mg
Vitamin C
121%
 
4.2mg
Zinc
38%
 
139mcg
Vitamin K
116%
 
1.1mg
Copper
122%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B2
23%
 
18.2mg
Vitamin B3
114%
 
1mg
Vitamin B6
59%
 
727mg
Phosphorus
58%
 
Protein: 44g; Calories: 1020kcal; Total Fat: 67g; Carbs: 65g; Sugars: 11g; Fibre: 15g; Calcium: 172mg (13%); Iron: 6mg (33%); Magnesium: 186mg (44%); Potassium: 1412mg (30%); Sodium: 87mg (4%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 8.1mcg (338%); Vitamin D: 10.8mcg (54%); Vitamin E: 9.2mg (61%); Vitamin B9: 131mcg (33%); Vitamin A: 220mcg (24%); Vitamin C: 109mg (121%); Zinc: 4.2mg (38%); Vitamin K: 139mcg (116%); Copper: 1.1mg (122%); Vitamin B2: 0.3mg (23%); Vitamin B3: 18.2mg (114%); Vitamin B6: 1mg (59%); Phosphorus: 727mg (58%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Healthy
fats
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts, Fish, Gluten View all Olive oil, Walnuts, Salmon, Peppers, Basil, Nuts, Onion, Grains, Fish, Lemon, Bell Peppers, Leeks, Gluten, Garlic

Ingredients

Serves 2
basil
large stems removed
salmon fillets
skin removed, cut into large chunks
wholegrain pappardelle
red pepper
Swaps: red onion, shallot, courgette
diced
leek
Swaps: fennel
cut into 1cm thick rounds
shallot
finely diced
garlic cloves
sliced
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Method

1

Gather your ingredients.

2

Put the basil, walnuts and olive oil in a food processor with a big pinch of salt and pepper and pulse until combined, but not smooth. Set aside. If desired, add a squeeze of lemon juice to balance the flavours. You will have extra pesto leftover. Store in an airtight jar for 7 days in the fridge.

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