Ingredients
– 8 ounces fettuccine or pasta of choice
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 salmon fillets (about 6-8 ounces each)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup baby spinach
– ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
– ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta is an effortless process if you follow these simple steps:
1. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the Salmon: Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Make the Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add Spinach and Cheese: Add the baby spinach and Parmesan cheese to the cream sauce, stirring until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts into the sauce.
6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it well with the sauce.
7. Flake the Salmon: While the pasta is coated in sauce, flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and gently fold it into the pasta mixture.
8. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the pasta and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
9. Serve Immediately: Transfer the creamy pasta to serving plates, garnishing with fresh basil if desired.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 30g