Salmon Marinara with Penne
Pan-seared salmon served over penne in a rich tomato marinara sauce.

Total
35 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb fillet Atlantic Salmon
- 6 oz penne pasta
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh basil(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne pasta until al dente; drain.
- 2
Season salmon with salt, black pepper, and oregano.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear salmon 4 minutes per side until cooked through; remove and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, warm marinara sauce with garlic powder for 3 minutes.
- 5
Toss drained penne with the sauce and divide between two plates.
- 6
Top with salmon and fresh basil.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
640
32% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 58 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 760 mg |
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