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Salmon Pasta With Homemade Pesto

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Salmon Pasta With Homemade Pesto

Ingredients

  • 1 (1-pound) salmon filet

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 pound orecchiette (or medium pasta of your choice)

  • ½ pound green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 1 cup basil pesto, store-bought or homemade

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package directions. When the pasta has 1 minute left, add the green beans to the pot. Drain the green beans and pasta and return to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, place the salmon on the prepared sheet pan. Season all over with the salt. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the fish easily flakes with a fork.
  • In a large bowl, toss the pasta, green beans, and salmon with the pesto and lemon zest until the fish is flaked into bite-size pieces.
  • Divide between bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan to serve.

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