Creamy Spinach and Salmon Pasta
A comforting dish of pasta dressed in a creamy sauce with succulent salmon and fresh spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta (fettuccine or your choice)
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place in the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and flake into bite-sized pieces.
- Add heavy cream to the pan and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in fresh spinach and allow it to wilt.
- Combine cooked pasta and flaked salmon with the creamy spinach sauce, tossing gently to combine.
- Serve hot, topping with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For variations, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or switching salmon for shrimp or chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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