Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta

  • 10MINS
  • 15MINS
  • Serves 4
  • 483KCAL

This Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta has to be one of our favourite, slimming-friendly pasta dishes and great if you’re following Weight Watchers or calorie counting!

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NutritionPer Serving

  • Calories483
  • Carbs40g
  • Protein33g
  • Fat20g
  • Saturates4.9g
  • Sugars5.9g

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This Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta has to be one of our favourite, slimming friendly pasta dishes and it’s great if you’re counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers.

We’ve used pecorino cheese in this Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta, which is a little like parmesan but slightly tangier – although you can use whichever hard Italian cheese you prefer!

The asparagus in this recipe compliments the salmon perfectly and if you’re making this dish between late April and late June then you really should try using British asparagus as you just can’t beat it!

Our Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta is super quick and easy to make and is packed full of fresh flavours which makes it perfect for a light lunch.

What diets is this Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta suitable for?

This Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta recipe can be made gluten free as long as you swap out the following ingredients for gluten free versions;

  • Fish stock cube
  • Fish stock pot
  • Dried pasta

It can also be made dairy free by swapping out the following ingredients for dairy free alternatives;

  • Pecorino cheese
  • Quark

Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.

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How many calories are in this Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta?

There are 483 calories per portion in this Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.

This Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.

As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.

Step 1

First put your pasta on to cook per the instructions on the pack. It usually takes between 9 and 11 minutes.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, make up the the fish stock cube and the half of a fish stock pot with 400ml of boiling water and set aside.

Step 3

Spray a pan with some low calorie cooking spray then sauté the onions for about 5 minutes, until they are soft. Pour in the stock, then add the salmon, asparagus, parsley and lemon juice. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 4

While the salmon and pasta are cooking, whisk together the egg, yolk and quark until smooth.

Step 5

Drain the pasta and return it to the pan, then quickly stir in the egg/quark mix. Beat well until it’s a smooth consistency, then add the salmon, asparagus and cooking liquid. Mix well then stir in half of the pecorino and a little black pepper.

Step 6

Serve sprinkled with the remaining pecorino and a little chopped parsley.

What could I serve with this Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta?

This Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta is a meal in itself, but also works really well with any of the following accompaniments:

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How do you know when this Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta is cooked?

You should cook this Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta recipe until the pasta is tender, the salmon as just cooked through and the asparagus has softened.

This should take around 15 minutes.

Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.

How long can you keep this Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta in the fridge?

Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.

If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.

Can I freeze this Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta?

No, we don’t recommend freezing this recipe

How do I reheat this Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta?

From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot. You may need to add a little more egg once the pasta is heated through to loosen up the sauce and make it creamy again. Add it in the same way that you did when making the recipe fresh.

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Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta

This Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta has to be one of our favourite, slimming-friendly pasta dishes and great if you’re following Weight Watchers or calorie counting!
  • Prep Time
    10 MINS
  • Cook Time
    15 MINS
  • KCals 483
  • Carbs 40G

Ingredients

  • 2 large salmon fillets cut into 2.5cm chunks
  • 250 g asparagus cut onto 3cm lengths
  • 400 ml water
  • 1 fish stock cube
  • ½ fish stock pot
  • 1 onion chopped very finely
  • 1 small handful fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ lemon juice only
  • 30 g pecorino cheese finely grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 4 tbsp quark
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • low calorie cooking spray
  • 200 g dried pasta any shape you want

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Instructions

  1. First put your pasta on to cook per the instructions on the pack. It usually takes between 9 and 11 minutes.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, make up the the fish stock cube and the half of a fish stock pot with 400ml/1¾ cups of boiling water and set aside.
  3. Spray a pan with some low calorie cooking spray then sauté the onions for about 5 minutes, until they are soft. Pour in the stock, then add the salmon, asparagus, parsley and lemon juice. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. While the salmon and pasta are cooking, whisk together the egg, yolk and quark until smooth.
  5. Drain the pasta and return it to the pan, then quickly stir in the egg/quark mix. Beat well until it's a smooth consistency, then add the salmon, asparagus and cooking liquid. Mix well then stir in half of the pecorino and a little black pepper.
  6. Serve sprinkled with the remaining pecorino and a little chopped parsley.

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AndyTuesday 7th January 2020

How can this be 368 cals? 100g of pasta is that alone! On the plus side it was really tasty though.

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LeighWednesday 4th December 2019

Can u freeze this if made too much

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    Sharon FitzpatrickFriday 8th May 2020

    Hi Leigh, thanks for your question. The Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta is not suitable for freezing, but it can be kept covered in the fridge for about 3 days.Thanks for getting in touch with us and hope you enjoy this recipe.

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KerrySunday 21st July 2019

Can you use lightest Philadelphia or low fat Creme Fraiche – I really don’t like quark?

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    Emma TWednesday 25th September 2019

    Hi Kerry,

    Yes you can! Just make sure to check the nutritional values of whatever you use as these can vary from those displayed in the recipe above ????

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Jayne HarrisSaturday 29th December 2018

What other cheese would you recommend to use rather than pecorino?

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PaulineMonday 2nd July 2018

Was a bit unsure because if the fish stock and stockpot(which I couldn’t find so made do without) How wrong was I! What a tasty dish! Will definitely be making it again.

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GinaThursday 14th June 2018

What type of pasta have you used in this, looks like long pieces of macaroni? Would be perfect for my weaning baby!

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JessdanMonday 21st May 2018

Just made this for my lunch and wow!!!!! By far my fave spaghetti dish up to now. I would highly recommend to anyone!!!

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AbbyTuesday 15th May 2018

I want to make this but I have no parmasan or fish stock is it still possible?
Thanks

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    DianeMonday 20th March 2023

    Im thinking I might add garlic is this recommended or not ? Thankyou X

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      SharonThursday 13th July 2023

      Hi Diane, yes, you could add some garlic, it would work well in our Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta.

VickiTuesday 8th May 2018

Could you have this cold the next day At work?

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CharlotteWednesday 3rd January 2018

So is there no cooking of the egg quark mix?

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Lisa ManserWednesday 27th September 2017

Hi. I want to be clear do you make up the fish cube seperate to the stock. Or do you add both to 400ml of water? Thanks

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MazzaMonday 3rd July 2017

Ok I tried this and wow it’s going to be a firm favourite in fact my hubby has just asked if we can have it again tomorrow so that shows

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    Emma TTuesday 12th September 2017

    Hi Mazza,

    So glad you enjoyed it!

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Marilyn GreenTuesday 27th June 2017

Just read this recipe it sounds delicious. I now know what we’re having tonight. Can’t wait.

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NicoleWednesday 24th May 2017

Can I freeze this??

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    Emma TTuesday 12th September 2017

    Hi Nicole,

    You could, though the pasta may become a little soft when you reheat ????

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Leslie PritchardWednesday 29th March 2017

Sounds lovely

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    KateFriday 31st March 2017

    Hi Leslie
    We’ve had this a few times now and it tastes amazing! We love salmon – if it swims it slims 🙂

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JuliaMonday 20th March 2017

Yummmy dish. I absolutely loved and my husband too!
Definitely recommend it and I will make it again.

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    KateThursday 23rd March 2017

    Hi Julia
    Glad you both like it

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