Speedy Salmon “Casserole”

Reach for this recipe when you’re strapped for time or down to your last few pantry items for an easy, filling meal. Canning salmon preserves all the good stuff—protein, omega 3’s, vitamin D—while giving you a convenient protein source on busy nights. The tang and tarragon of the Béarnaise sauce elevates this speedy “casserole” into something special!
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
This is a perfectly balanced plate.
Ingredients
3 cups rotini, fusilli, or other bite-size pasta
6 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
2 cans (8 oz/213 g each) unsalted canned pink salmon, drained
Preparation
- Cook pasta according to package directions in Multipurpose Pot. Add broccoli for last 2 min of cooking.
- Meanwhile, in a large microwavable bowl, melt butter, uncovered, on high 40–60 sec. Whisk in sauce mix and water until well combined. Microwave on high 2 1⁄2 min, stirring halfway through.
- Drain pasta and broccoli. Stir sauce into pot, then flake in salmon. Toss to combine.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 460, Fat 21 g (Saturated 11 g, Trans 1 g), Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g (Fibre 3 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 24 g.
Tips
Don’t like salmon? Use canned tuna. Try frozen peas or green beans instead of broccoli – whatever your family loves!