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Thursday, April 26 2012

An enticing combination of salmon, fettuccine noodles, baby spinach, and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing is the perfect weeknight recipe that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

Recipe from

Servings: Serves 4.

Total Time: 20 mins

ingredients

1 9-oz. pkg. refrigerated fettuccine
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. skinless, boneless 1-inch thick salmon, cut in 8 pieces
Salt and ground black pepper
6 cups packaged fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup bottled roasted red or yellow sweet peppers
1/2 cup reduced-calorie balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

directions

Prepare pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, brush 1 tablespoon olive oil on salmon. Sprinkle with slat and pepper. Heat an extra-large skillet over medium heat; add salmon. Cook 8 to 12 minutes or until salmon flakes, turning once. Remove salmon; cover and keep warm. Add spinach, sweet peppers, and remaining oil to skillet. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes, until spinach is wilted. Drain pasta; add to skillet. Add dressing; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide spinach-pasta mixture among four bowls. Top with salmon. Serves 4.

nutrition information

Calories 508, Total Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 10 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 733 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Total Sugar 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 113%, Calcium 7%, Iron 18%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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