Salmon Pasta
This creamy salmon pasta combines tender salmon fillets with fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce, all tossed with your choice of pasta. It’s a delightful dish that’s quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to soften.
- Stir in spinach leaves and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
- While the sauce is simmering, season salmon fillets with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Cook the salmon in a separate skillet over medium heat until cooked through and flaky.
- Flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces and add it to the pasta sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and salmon until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg