salmon ricotta pasta

This salmon ricotta pasta is a simple way to incorporate balance in a pasta dish; with lean protein, whole wheat carbohydrate, and lots of veggies! Try the recipe below, hope you enjoy ❤️

recipe (makes 4 servings)

1. add 1 tsp olive oil to a large pan over high heat
2. mince 4 cloves of garlic and add to pan with onions, and cook for another 2-5 mins
3. add 1, 28 oz can of peeled tomatoes to the pan and bring to a simmer
4. season with 2 tsp dried oregano, 2 tsp rosemary, 1 tsp thyme, and fresh ground black pepper to taste
5. while the pasta sauce simmers, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook 1 cup dried whole grain pasta according to package instructions
6. add 1/2 cup diced summer squash to the sauce and continue to cook for 5-8 mins
7. once pasta is cooked add pasta sauce to the pot with pasta
8. add 1 cup broccoli to pasta with sauce and stir to mix
9. add 8 oz salmon cut into 1”x1” cubes, cover and cook for 10-15 mins until salmon is cooked
10. add 1/4 cup grated parmesan and mix to combine
11. plate 1.5 cups of pasta with 1 dollop of part-skim ricotta, top with fresh thyme leaves and enjoy!

nutrition per serving: 360 kcals, 24g protein, 32g carbohydrate, 12g fat, 7g fiber, 4g sat fat, 220 mg sodium.