Pasta With Salmon, Spinach, and Olives

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound whole-grain pasta
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 2 leeks (white and light green parts), halved and sliced
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 2 6-ounce pieces skinless salmon fillet
• 1 bunch flat-leaf spinach, thick stems removed
• 1/4 cup green olives, slivered
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, season with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper, and cook until beginning to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Push the leeks to one side of the pan. Add the salmon, cover, and cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 5 minutes per side. Flake the salmon and toss with the pasta, spinach, olives, lemon juice, and pasta water.

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