Rigatoni w/ Salmon, Kabocha Squash, & Fresh Mozzarella
This Salmon Pasta consists of roasted kabocha squash, grilled salmon, fresh mozzarella, and a dash of salt and pepper with rigatoni. It's an incredibly simple dish to toss together. Especially if you already have leftover squash and salmon lying around. Even if you don't, though, this is an absolutely delicious meal that's sure to impress. You could easily make a roux with 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, and a little milk or pasta water to make a macaroni and cheese out of this. Then, just bake until heated throughout and crispy on the top.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Saucepan
- Stovetop
Ingredients
- 1/2 lbs. rigatoni or pasta of choice (1/2 package)
- 1 c. kabocha squash roasted & puréed
- 4 oz. salmon grilled & flaked
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella (1/2 package)
- dash salt
- dash pepper
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
- I used Roasted Kabocha Squash in this recipe. This takes a couple of hours and requires aluminum foil and a baking dish. I am a big fan of ambercup squash. It's a medium-sized variety with dense flesh and a lot of flavor. You can easily substitute butternut squash, pie pumpkin, or other gourd of choice.
- I utilized some leftover salmon recipe. Baked Salmon takes about 15 minutes to cook in the oven, depending on the size of the filet. Otherwise Barbecue Salmon can also be made wrapped in foil on the grill.I also utilized some leftover salmon recipe. Baked Salmon takes about 15 minutes to cook in the oven, depending on the size of the filet. Otherwise Barbecue Salmon can also be made wrapped in foil on the grill.
Cook Pasta
- Add about 4 inches of water to a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Cook pasta according to the manufacturer's instructions. This typically entails boiling for about 8-12 minutes, or until barely al dente.
- Remove the pasta from the water and set aside.You may want to stir it occasionally to keep the noodles from sticking together.
Cook Sauce
- Add all of the ingredients to a saucepan and simmer on medium-low for about 5-10 minutes, or until the lentils have heated and the cheese melts together.
- Add rigatoni and stir to combine. Serve immediately.