Whole Wheat Penne with Salmon and Kale
This tasty pasta dish stars healthy salmon, kale and tomatoes.
15 minutes
Active cooking time
796 CAL
per serving
Serves
2
Overview
Salmon gives this deliciously simple dish a dose of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. Choose 100% whole-grain pasta instead of refined versions. Nutrient-rich kale includes impressive amounts of immune-supporting vitamin A, vitamin K for proper blood-clotting and vitamin C, an antioxidant necessary for cartilage health. If desired, pre-washed, pre-chopped kale – or substitute spinach – eliminates much of the chopping required.
Ingredients
½ pound salmon fillet
2 cups whole wheat penne, or other bite-sized pasta
1 Tbs. olive oil
½ bunch kale, chopped (about ¼ pound)
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup dry white wine
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 tsp. unsalted butter
Directions
Preheat the oven’s broiler. Rinse salmon under cold water, pat dry with a paper towel, season with salt and pepper, and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Cook about 5 inches from the heat until golden brown on top, or for approximately 10 minutes per inch of thickness. While salmon cooks, boil water in a large saucepan and cook pasta al dente, according to package instructions.
Meanwhile, heat oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan. Add kale and cook about 5 minutes, stirring often, until wilted. Add tomatoes, wine, salt and pepper; cook about 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have collapsed.
Chop up cooked salmon and add to the tomato mixture along with butter; reduce heat to low. Drain pasta and add to salmon mixture. Serve hot with freshly ground pepper.
Ingredient Tips & Benefits
Nutrition information (per serving)*: Total Fat (24g); Carbohydrates (96g); Sodium (534mg); Sugar (4g); Fiber (16g); Cholesterol (94mg); Protein (46g)
This recipe, developed by cookbook author and lupus patient Jess Thomson, originally appeared in Arthritis Today magazine. Photo by Iain Bagwell.
*Disclaimer: All nutritional information provided is approximate and based on USDA measurements. Actual amounts may vary based on exact ingredients used, how they are prepared and serving size.