Boursin Tomato Pasta with Salmon
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- 2In a large, deep braising pan, add the puck of Boursin cheese.
- 3Drizzle the olive oil at the bottom of the pan, around the cheese.
- 4Add the salmon on one side and pack the spinach into the opposite side.
- 5Add the tomatoes all around the pan, followed by garlic, capers, and seasonings (and add the wine if using).
- 6Cover with the lid and place in the oven for 25 minutes.
- 7While the ingredients are baking, bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions.
- 8Reserve a 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- 9Remove the pan from the oven and use a large fork to break up some of the tomatoes (leaving some whole), mash the Boursin cheese, and flake the salmon into chunks.
- 10Add the drained pasta to the pan with the other ingredients.
- 11Toss the pasta until it’s evenly incorporated with the toppings and pan sauce.
- 12Grate the zest of one lemon over the top of the pasta, then squeeze in the juice.
- 13Add in the parmesan cheese and toss it with the pasta.
- 14Use a little pasta water if needed.
- 15Finish off with extra red pepper flakes and cracked pepper.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. salmon fillets, skinless
- 5.3 oz puck Boursin cheese (basil & chives or garlic & fine herbs)
- 12 oz dry linguine (or your favorite pasta)
- 2 pints grape tomatoes (red tomatoes and multi-colored if possible)
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons capers
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp cracked pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup dry white wine, optional (pinot grigio, chardonnay or sauv blanc)
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- olive oil
Equipment
large, deep braising panlidovenlarge potlarge fork
Tips
- Use high-protein pasta for fewer carbs and more protein.
- It’s perfectly fine to skip the wine; you’ll likely need a bit of reserved pasta water at the end when you toss everything together, as the pasta will absorb the sauce.
- To reheat, add a splash of broth or water before heating to rehydrate the pasta.
- If you don’t like capers, just omit them.
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