Description
Indulge in the flavors of Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta, a wholesome dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. This delightful recipe brings together flaky salmon, vibrant spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy garlic sauce—all without the guilt of heavy cream. In just 25 minutes, you can create a beautiful meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or impressing guests. With its fresh ingredients and satisfying flavor profile, this pasta dish is not only nourishing but also incredibly easy to make. Get ready to enjoy a plateful of comfort that you can feel good about!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz salmon (cut into 4 portions)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 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
- Olive oil and butter for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick pan on medium heat.
- Cut salmon into four portions and season with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil and butter to the hot pan; cook salmon skin-side down for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk and cornstarch until smooth.
- Remove salmon from the pan; sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add the milk mixture and stir until thickened.
- Stir in spinach, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese; simmer for 3-4 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Cook pasta per package instructions; drain and add to the sauce, tossing gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg