Light Lemon Garlic Pasta with Salmon

• Seafood

  • 1 lb Salmon, fillet

• Produce

  • 1/2 cup Basil, leaves
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1 Lemon, Zest of

• Condiments

  • 2 tsp Capers
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice

• Pasta & Grains

  • 16 oz Rigatoni/pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Dairy

  • 1 Parmesan cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 16 oz. rigatoni/pasta
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup basil leaves, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lb. salmon fillet
• Zest of one lemon
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons capers
• Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated

Directions

• Cook the pasta according to package directions
• Meanwhile, season salmon with salt and pepper to taste and bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, depending on thickness
• Once the pasta is cooked, drain and toss with garlic, olive oil, basil and season with salt and pepper to taste
• Add lemon juice, zest and capers to the pasta and toss to mix
• Flake the salmon into bite-size pieces
• Gently toss salmon with the pasta
• Dish and serve hot topped with freshly grated or shaved Parmesan cheese