Description
Indulge in a luxurious dining experience with this Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta. Tender salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach are enveloped in a rich, Parmesan cream sauce, creating a dish that’s both elegant and comforting.
Ingredients
Pasta:
12 ounces fettuccine or linguine
Salmon:
1 pound salmon fillets skinless
Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, 2 cups baby spinach, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (optional), lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving some pasta water.
- Prepare the Salmon: Season and sear salmon in a skillet until cooked. Flake and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add sun-dried tomatoes, then cream and Parmesan. Stir in spinach.
- Combine: Toss pasta in sauce, adding salmon. Season and garnish before serving.
Notes
- Try smoked salmon or red pepper flakes for variation.
- This sauce pairs well with any pasta shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
