Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Canned Salmon Pasta
Canned Salmon Pasta is made with salmon, uncooked pasta, and cloves garlic.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 2
- Ingredients
- 8 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Fish
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Check the package directions
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
Get to know the ingredients
large cloves garlic (minced)
In the method: Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook it for 30 seconds.
salmon (pink or sockeye, boneless/skinless)
In the method: Stir in the salmon (break it up with your fork/flake it, and if you wish, add in the juices from the can for more flavor), the lemon juice + zest, and parsley.
lemon juice + zest of 1/2 lemon
In the method: Stir in the salmon (break it up with your fork/flake it, and if you wish, add in the juices from the can for more flavor), the lemon juice + zest, and parsley.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 2. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons olive oilIngredient note
Source: 2 large cloves garlic (minced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 (5 ounce) can salmon (pink or sockeye, boneless/skinless)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1/2 lemonIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: Salt & pepper (to taste)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: Salt & pepper (to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 4 ounces uncooked pasta (I used spaghetti)
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Canned Salmon Pasta
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Grate some parmesan on top if you wish.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot. Start with this step: Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
What happens at the end?
Grate some parmesan on top if you wish.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 2. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
See blog post for more suggestions for add-ins/variations.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: saltandlavender.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
