Penne al Salmone

Ingredients

• 8 ounces grain penne pasta
• 12 ounces salmon fillet
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup cooking cream
• 2 tablespoons dill
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup parmigiano reggiano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon peppers

Instructions

1. 1Cook whole grain penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. 2While pasta cooks, season salmon fillet with salt and pepper, then heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
3. 3Place the salmon in the skillet, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is crispy, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until salmon is just done, about 3 minutes more. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. 4In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
5. 5Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften.
6. 6Stir in light cooking cream, reducing heat to simmer until sauce slightly thickens.
7. 7Flake the cooked salmon into the sauce.
8. 8Add the cooked pasta, fresh spinach, and half of the dill to the skillet, tossing to combine and wilt the spinach.
9. 9Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest.
10. 10Serve hot, garnished with the remaining dill and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
11. 11Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.