Dinner for 4
Salmon Pasta with Broccoli
Baked salmon joins fettuccine and broccoli in a creamy garlic pesto sauce finished with lemon and Parmesan.
$16.08for 4 servings
$4.02 per serving$16.08 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
ItalianKid-friendlyFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon fillets$9.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $9.99Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $1.12Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.87Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.38Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.08 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 1/2 tsp each salt
- 1/4 tsp each paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup prepared pesto
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F, season the salmon with salt, paprika, and lemon juice, then place it in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, until it flakes easily or reaches 145 F.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the fettuccine, add the broccoli during the final 3 minutes, then drain.
- Melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the garlic for 30 seconds, then whisk in the flour.
- Whisk in the broth, cream, pesto, salt, and lemon juice, then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the Parmesan and pasta mixture, then top with the cooked salmon.
Swaps
- Salmon fillets for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $3.00/lb less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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