Salmon Pasta with Homemade Pesto
Salmon Pasta with Homemade Pesto provides 20g protein and 546 calories per serving — a moderate protein option that works alongside other protein sources. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, stretching your prep into multiple meals throughout the week. Build around this with additional lean protein to maximize your total daily intake.
Ingredients
- •Salmon
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •Pasta, Orecchiette, White, Dry(454g)
- •Green Beans(227g)
- •Basil Pesto, Prepared(240g)
- •Orange Zest(15g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(120g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil.
- 2Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package directions. When the pasta has 1 minute left, add the green beans to the pot. Drain the green beans and pasta and return to the pot.
- 3Meanwhile, place the salmon on the prepared sheet pan. Season all over with the salt. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the fish easily flakes with a fork.
- 4In a large bowl, toss the pasta, green beans, and salmon with the pesto and lemon zest until the fish is flaked into bite-size pieces.
- 5Divide between bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan to serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
546
calories
20g
protein
22g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 67g
- Saturated fat
- 6.1g
- Sodium
- 609 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.4g
6 servings per batch · ~176g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Salmon Pasta with Homemade Pesto have per serving?
Each serving contains 20g of protein and 546 calories with 22g fat and 67g carbs. The macro profile skews carb-heavy, making it better as a carb source than a primary protein vehicle.
How long does Salmon Pasta with Homemade Pesto take to prep?
This is a quick prep stovetop recipe that yields 6 servings per batch, so you can knock out multiple meals in one cook session. Homemade pesto adds flavor without extended prep time.
Is Salmon Pasta with Homemade Pesto good for muscle gain?
At 546 calories with 67g carbs, this recipe excels as a carb-heavy muscle gain meal when paired with higher-protein foods elsewhere in your day. The 20g protein per serving means you'd need additional protein sources to hit daily targets during a bulk.
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