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Salmon Puttanesca Pasta
/in Dinner Recipes, Salmon /by Danielle OmarPuttanesca pasta is a total comfort food of mine. It was always a favorite growing up, and whenever I make it I’m transported back to my mom’s kitchen. I love the contrasting flavors of the tomato sauce with olives and capers combined with fresh parsley. And if you can add some red pepper flakes, a little heat doesn’t hurt!
My mom never added canned salmon to her dish, but I do love adding it to mine. The mildness of the salmon blends perfectly with the briny olives (and the added protein is a plus!).
Nearly everything in this recipe can be found in your pantry and put together when you don’t have anything else planned for dinner. And the canned salmon is super budget-friendly, making this a quick and easy weeknight meal.
For This Recipe, You Will Need:
Penne rigate or other ridged tubular pasta
Extra-virgin olive oil
One big can of salmon (or 2-3 smaller cans)
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Garlic
Yellow onion
Crushed red pepper
Diced tomatoes
Kalamata olives
Capers
Fresh parsley
The Health Benefits of Salmon Puttanesca
Not only is Salmon Puttanesca tasty and easy to put together, it has a ton of good-for-you ingredients. Salmon is a great source of heart healthy omega-3 fats.
I recommend getting between 250-500 mg of omega-3 fats each day – which is super easy to do with this dish! Omega 3 fats like DHA help decrease inflammation, lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of cancer, and improve artery function. They are amazing for the heart! ❤️️
Parsley is Not Just a Pretty Face
Adding fresh parsley to your meals does more than just add a beautiful hit of green color. It also helps to increase the amounts of vitamins C, K, and A in the recipe. In addition, it adds a shot of powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants help reduce the risk of cancer, heart attack, and diabetes. Parsley also contains lutein, beta carotene, and zeaxanthin. These are three carotenoids that help to protect your eyes and promote healthy vision.
Other Hidden Gems in This Dish
While olives and capers are definitely flavorful additions, they also offer a host of health benefits! Olives are a great source of vitamin E as well as iron, copper, and calcium. Copper is actually often lacking in Western diets and a copper deficiency may increase your risk of heart disease.
Capers pack a TON of briny flavor without a lot of calories and fat. They also contain quercetin. This bioflavinoid has been shown to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease and cardiac arrhythmia.
The Secrets to Making an Amazing Salmon Puttanesca
Here are my expert tips for making an amazing Salmon Puttanesca Pasta:
Enjoy!
Salmon Puttanesca Pasta
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