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Salmon Pasta Casserole with Artichoke Salad
Recipes
Salmon Pasta Casserole with Artichoke Salad
6 servings
40 minutes total
  • Prepare salmon casserole and begin to bake (20 minutes)
  • Prepare salad and complete salmon; serve (20 minutes)

Salmon Pasta Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 oz ziti pasta
  • 1 (4-oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 (8.5-oz) can peas, drained
  • ¼ cup sherry
  • 1 (15-oz) jar Alfredo sauce
  • ¼ cup processed cheese sauce
  • Cooking spray
  • ¼ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • ½ cup french-fried onions

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring water to boil for pasta in large saucepan. Trim any gray areas off salmon, then cut into 1-inch chunks; season with salt and pepper.
    2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place butter in pan and swirl to coat. Add salmon; cover and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    3. Stir pasta into boiling water. Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain mushrooms and peas. Add sherry, Alfredo sauce, cheese sauce, and mushrooms to salmon; simmer 2 minutes.
    4. Drain pasta and return to saucepan; stir in salmon mixture and peas. Coat 8-inch square baking dish with spray. Spoon salmon mixture into dish and top with remaining ingredients. Bake 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Artichoke Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 cups gourmet salad greens
  • ¼ cup roasted red peppers, drained
  • 1 (14-oz) can artichoke hearts, drained
  • 1 (2.25-oz) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons Caesar salad dressing

Steps

    1. Place salad greens in salad bowl. Dice red peppers. Drain artichokes and olives.
    2. Layer ingredients in center of salad in this order: artichokes, olives, red peppers, and capers. Pour dressing over top of salad and serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with Bakery baguette and pecan pie.
  • Shortcuts and Tips
  • For added flavor, top with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Salmon Pasta Casserole

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 550, Total Fat 30g, Sat Fat 12g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 100mg, Sodium 1090mg, Total Carb 39g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 5g, Protein 27g, Calc 15%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 8%, Iron 10%

Artichoke Salad

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 7g, Sat Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 5mg, Sodium 400mg, Total Carb 6g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 1g, Protein 2g, Calc 4%, Vitamin A 35%, Vitamin C 35%, Iron 8%