Penne with Salmon and Roasted Vegetables
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MAKES 6 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 25 minutes
COOK TIME: 45 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes
Important Prenatal Benefits
- Copper, an important cofactor of enzymes that aid in the development of your baby’s heart, skeletal system, brain, and nervous system
- Fiber, which helps support digestive health
- Folate, which is a B vitamin that helps support healthy neural tube development
- Iron, which is a component of hemoglobin and helps support mental development
- Magnesium, which serves as an important component of more than 300 enzymes in the body
- Manganese, which plays a role in metabolism and blood clotting and aids in your baby’s development of organs, bones, and connective tissue
- Niacin, which aids in normal nervous system function
- DHA, which helps support the development of your baby’s brain and eyes
- Phosphorus, which is a component of all cell membranes, as well as DNA and RNA, and aids in the development of strong teeth and bones
- Protein, which helps promote the development of muscles and organs
- Riboflavin, which aids in tissue function, respiration, and metabolism
- Thiamin, which aids in metabolism and allows for normal function of the nervous system and muscles
- Vitamin A, which supports your baby’s immune system and aids in cell growth
- Vitamin B6, a component of several enzymes that aid in protein metabolism
- Vitamin B12, which plays an important role in red blood cell formation and a healthy nervous system
- Vitamin C, which helps support the immune system, and is an important component in the formation of collagen
- Vitamin E, which works as an antioxidant and helps support skin health
- Biotin, which aids in metabolism and helps the body’s cells produce energy
- Calcium, which helps with the development and hardening of your baby’s bones
- Choline, which helps support your baby’s brain development
- Pantothenic acid, a component of coenzyme A which aids in obtaining energy from food
- Potassium, a type of electrolyte important for your body to function properly
- Selenium, which contributes to a healthy immune system and proper thyroid function
- Zinc, which is an essential component of more than 100 enzymes, is important for your baby’s growth and development
| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| 12 ounces | penne |
| 2 pounds | leeks |
| 1 | red bell pepper, cut into strips |
| ¼ cup | chicken broth |
| 2 tablespoons | lemon juice |
| 1 tablespoon | olive oil |
| 2 teaspoons | dried thyme, crushed |
| ¼ teaspoon | ground black pepper |
| 1 | yellow summer squash, halved and cut into ¼-inch slices |
| ¼ cup | pitted kalamata olives |
| 1 | salmon fillet (½ pound), skinned |
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare the pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, cut the leeks into 2-inch lengths and quarter them lengthwise. Rinse the leeks completely. Place the leeks and bell pepper in a 13-x-9-inch baking dish. Add the broth, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of the oil, thyme, and black pepper. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Add the squash, olives, and salmon to the baking dish and drizzle with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Cover and bake until the salmon is opaque and the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Place the penne in a large serving bowl. Break the salmon into bite-size pieces and add to the penne with the vegetables. Toss to combine.
| NUTRITION (Per Serving) | |
|---|---|
| CALORIES | 416 cal |
| FAT | 9.4 g |
| SATURATED FAT | 0.9 g |
| SODIUM | 133 mg |
| CARBOHYDRATES | 66 g |
| TOTAL SUGARS | 9.6 g |
| DIETARY FIBER | 5.4 g |
| PROTEIN | 18.3 g |
| BIOTIN | 4 mcg |
| CALCIUM | 116 mg |
| CHLORIDE | ----- |
| CHOLESTEROL | 21 mg |
| CHOLINE | 47 mg |
| CHROMIUM | ----- |
| COPPER | 0.5 mg |
| FOLATE | 245 mcg |
| IODINE | 0 mcg |
| IRON | 6 mg |
| MAGNESIUM | 90 mg |
| MANGANESE | 0.82 mg |
| NIACIN | 8.99 mg |
| OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS | 1.2 g |
| OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS | 0.72 g |
| PANTOTHENIC ACID | 0.9 mg |
| PHOSPHORUS | 239 mg |
| POTASSIUM | 600 mg |
| RIBOFLAVIN | 0.65 mg |
| SELENIUM | 10.7 mcg |
| THIAMIN | 0.41 mg |
| VITAMIN A | 3217.8 IU |
| VITAMIN B6 | 0.7 mg |
| VITAMIN B12 | 1.22 mcg |
| VITAMIN C | 51.1 mg |
| VITAMIN D | 0 IU |
| VITAMIN E | 3.43 mg |
| VITAMIN K | 79.9 mcg |
| ZINC | 1.1 mg |
