Sachiko's Pasta Recipes for Microwave Cooking: Salmon Pasta with Cold Parsley Sauce

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Salmon Pasta with Cold Parsley Sauce

Garden pasta with parsley, chive, basil and marjoram

[4 Servings] Cooking time: 20 minutes

1/2 pound or spiral pasta
1 pound boneless, skinless, salmon cut into 1/2 x 1-inch pieces
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 cup white wine
2 cups tomato, cut into chunks
12 black olives, pitted and sliced into 1/8 inch thick rings
1 1/2 cups onion, thinly sliced

< Cold Parsley Sauce >
Image of ingredients of Cold Parsley Sauce. 1/2 cup salad oil
1/3 cup vinegar
4 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 cup chives or green onion, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon marjoram

1. Cook the penne or spiral pasta according to the instructions on the package. Rinse the pasta under cold running water and drain well.

2. Place all the <Cold Parsley Sauce> ingredients in a microwave safe bowl (4 liter or 4 quart) and mix until it becomes blended, then set aside.

3. Place the salmon in a 1-quart casserole, sprinkle with salt, pepper and add the wine. Cover with a vented microwave lid* and cook on HIGH (1200W) for 4 to 5 minutes. Take out the casserole and let it cool.

Image of combining tomatoes, black olives, onions, and salmon with Cold Parsley Sauce. 4. Combine the tomatoes, black olives, onions and salmon with the <Cold Parsley Sauce>. Add the pasta, mix to coat and serve.

* When using plastic wrap as a cover, poke a hole in the center to release the steam.

For how long you should cook with your microwave oven, see Cooking Time vs Wattage Conversion.
For more tips of using Microwave Oven, see Sachiko's Guideline to Microwave Cooking.

Nutrition Facts
One serving contains:
Calories	Total Fat	Saturated Fat	Cholesterol	Sodium	Carbohydrate	Dietary Fiber	Protein
611	33.7g	3.3g	654mg	654mg	49.8g	3.6g	33.7g