Zesty Lemon Creole Penne with Crispy Wild Salmon

Name: Zesty Lemon Creole Penne with Crispy Wild Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pkg (500 g) Catelli Smart Penne Rigate; 1 tbsp(15 ) g Salt; 500 g Boneless/skinless wild salmon filet, cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 (10 ml) tsp Olive oil; 1 ½ tbsp(22.5s ) ml Cajun seasoning; ¾ (175 ml) cup panko bread crumbs; Salt to taste; 2 (10 ml) tsp Olive oil; 2 Slices Bacon; 3 Cloves Garlic, minced; ½ each Red, yellow and green bell pepper; ½ Geen zucchini, diced into 1-inch cubes; 1 (15 ml) tbsp lemon zest; 2 (10 ml) tsp lemon juice; 1 (5 g) tsp Oregano; ½ (2.5 g) tsp Paprika; ½ (2.5 g) tsp Chili flakes (optional); 3.5 (875s ml) cups Tomato sauce or pureed canned tomatoes; To taste Lemon juice, sea salt and ground black pepper; Garnish: Arugula or baby spinach leaves

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Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

25 minutes

Servings

4 servings

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Catelli Smart Penne Rigate

Ingredients

4 servings

1 pkg (500 g) Catelli Smart Penne Rigate

1 tbsp(15 ) gSalt

500 gBoneless/skinless wild salmon filet, cut into 1-inch chunks

2 (10 ml) tspOlive oil

1 ½ tbsp(22.5s ) mlCajun seasoning

¾ (175 ml) cuppanko bread crumbs

Salt to taste

2 (10 ml) tspOlive oil

2 SlicesBacon

3 ClovesGarlic, minced

½ eachRed, yellow and green bell pepper

½Geen zucchini, diced into 1-inch cubes

1 (15 ml) tbsplemon zest

2 (10 ml) tsplemon juice

1 (5 g) tspOregano

½ (2.5 g) tspPaprika

½ (2.5 g) tspChili flakes (optional)

3.5 (875s ml) cupsTomato sauce or pureed canned tomatoes

To tasteLemon juice, sea salt and ground black pepper

Garnish:Arugula or baby spinach leaves

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

In a large pot, cook pasta in lots of boiling, salted water for approximately 11 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta in colander (do not rinse under water), toss with olive oil and reserve.

Step 2

In a medium sized bowl, toss salmon in olive oil, Cajun seasoning, bread crumbs and salt. Place on parchment lined/oiled cookie sheet and bake at 375°F for 20–22 minutes. Remove from oven and reserve. Can be served warm or at room temperature on top of pasta.

Step 3

In the pot used to cook the pasta, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bacon and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Turn down heat. Add garlic, peppers, zucchini, lemon zest, lemon juice and spices. Cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat until partially cooked and aromatic. Add tomato sauce, bring to a light boil then simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Add cooked pasta to the simmered sauce, reheat pasta, check seasoning and add more lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Place pasta in large serving bowl, top with crispy salmon and garnish with lemon zest or wedges, a splash of olive oil and fresh arugula or baby spinach leaves. Enjoy!