Pappardelle with Salmon and Peas in Pesto Cream Sauce

Name: Pappardelle with Salmon and Peas in Pesto Cream Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons black pepper, divided; 57 grams cream cheese; 177 milliliters heavy cream; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 227 grams pappardelle; 237 milliliters frozen peas; 118 milliliters prepared pesto; 340 grams skinless salmon fillet; 1 teaspoons salt, divided

Pappardelle with Salmon and Peas in Pesto Cream Sauce is a pescatarian main course. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 709 calories, 30g of protein, and 43g of fat. A mixture of salmon fillet, peas, lemon zest, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes.

Instructions

Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions. During the last minute of cooking, add peas; drain.

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Peas

Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil.

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Olive Oil

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Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Cook salmon in hot oil 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

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Black Pepper

Salmon

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Transfer to a plate; flake into large pieces with a fork.

Heat another large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add cream, and simmer 3 minutes or until cream is slightly thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low; add cream cheese and pesto, whisking until smooth. Stir in pasta and peas; cook 1 minute, tossing frequently.

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Cream Cheese