Penne al Salmone e Panna
Penne al Salmone e Panna is a classic Italian pasta dish featuring penne pasta tossed in a creamy sauce with smoked salmon. The sauce typically includes heavy cream, often with a touch of garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs like parsley or dill. It is a popular dish throughout Italy, particularly in the north, and is a staple in many Italian restaurants worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the pasta and fat from the cream and salmon, making it a rich and energy-dense meal. A typical serving provides a good amount of protein from the salmon and calcium from the cream, with a rough calorie ballpark of 600-800 calories per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 IU |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the Italian adaptation of using smoked salmon, a ingredient more associated with Northern European cuisine, into a traditional pasta format. Nutritionally, it offers omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon, which are beneficial for heart health, balanced within a high-calorie, comforting dish.
