Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta, a dish that beautifully marries rich taste with nutritious ingredients. In just 25 minutes, prepare a meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This enticing pasta is loaded with tender salmon, vibrant spinach, and juicy tomatoes, all enveloped in a creamy sauce made without heavy cream. Enjoy the combination of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh parmesan that makes every bite a savory experience. Fast to prepare yet impressive enough for guests, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz salmon, cut into 4 portions
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pasta of choice (Barilla protein + recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Cut salmon portions in half to make four servings.
- Add olive oil and butter to the heated pan; place salmon skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Remove salmon; add minced garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant.
- Whisk together milk and cornstarch until smooth; pour into the pan and stir continuously until thickened.
- Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the sauce; stir until spinach wilts.
- Incorporate parmesan cheese for creaminess before serving over cooked pasta; flake salmon on top and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tuscan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 78mg