Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta. A delightful blend of whole wheat pasta, tender salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a creamy sauce, finished with Parmesan and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces whole wheat pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Salmon: Season and cook salmon in a skillet until golden and cooked through. Flake into chunks and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Add spinach, milk, broth, and cornstarch slurry. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish Dish: Stir in Parmesan, lemon juice, cooked pasta, and salmon. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For extra protein, consider using chickpea or lentil pasta.
- To make it dairy-free, use unsweetened almond milk and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
