Description
A delightful and healthy dish combining the smokiness of salmon with fresh greens and creamy yogurt for a light pasta experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or whole wheat linguine
- 8 oz smoked salmon, quality, wild-caught
- 2 cups fresh spinach or arugula
- 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice and zest
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add the linguine and cook per package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add greens: Toss in the fresh spinach or arugula and let it wilt, stirring gently.
- Combine: Once the greens have wilted, add in the cooked linguine and the smoked salmon, breaking it into bite-sized pieces.
- Make it creamy: Stir in Greek yogurt and a splash of reserved pasta water until you reach your desired creamy consistency.
- Add citrus and herbs: Fold in lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, and parsley. Mix everything gently, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Plate the linguine, drizzling a little extra olive oil if desired, and finish with cracked black pepper.
Notes
Using Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream makes this dish lighter. If desired, add sautéed vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: smoked salmon, pasta, healthy recipe, family favorite, quick dinner