Mozzarella Salmon Penne with Asparagus and Lemon Cream for a Delightful Dinner!
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring penne, salmon, asparagus, and mozzarella, perfect for a delightful dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the salmon over medium heat until it flakes easily with a fork; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and asparagus, sautéing until tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice, bringing to a simmer.
- Add the cooked penne and flaked salmon to the skillet, mixing well.
- Stir in the mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or peas.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg