Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta, a quick and nourishing dish perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This delightful recipe features tender salmon cooked to perfection, combined with a luscious sauce made without heavy cream, showcasing fresh spinach and sweet cherry tomatoes. In just 25 minutes, you can serve a meal that is both satisfying and packed with nutrients, making it ideal for families and guests alike. Enjoy the flexibility to customize with your favorite vegetables or pasta types, ensuring a delicious experience every time.
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 (minced)
- 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 pepper to taste
- Barilla protein + pasta (according to package instructions)
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Cut salmon into four portions. Once the pan is hot, add olive oil and butter.
- Cook salmon skin-side down for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk and cornstarch; add minced garlic.
- Remove salmon briefly and pour the milk mixture into the pan, scraping up bits from cooking.
- Stir in spinach, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; cook until spinach wilts.
- Prepare pasta as per package instructions; drain but reserve some water.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce; add reserved water for desired creaminess.
- Serve hot with extra parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg