Orecchiette with Salmon, Arugula and Artichokes

By LisaMK

This recipe is from Food and Win magazine. This recipe is great for a couple of salmon filets and you'd like to have pasta at the same time. Go for it!

Ingredients

• 1 pkg orecchiette
• 1/4 c evoo
• 1 garlic, minced
• 5 oz baby arugula
• 1/2 c artichokes, drained quartered (marinated are best)
• 1/4 c pitted green olives, chopped
• 2 tbs capers, drained
• 3/4 lb cooked salmon, flaked (smoked is great)
• Salt
• pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water. In a large skillet, heat evoo and add garlic; cooking over high heat. Add pasta and 1/4 c of the cooking water, stirring for 2 mins. Add arugula, artichokes, olives,capers and the remaining cooking water. Simmer and stir until the pasta is coated in a creamy sauce, about 1 min. Fold in the salmon and cook until just heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.