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Creamy Salmon Pasta

Creamy Salmon Pasta: A Cozy 30-Minute Dinner Delight

Creamy Salmon Pasta is a delightful dish that combines flavors of roasted salmon, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a garlic parmesan sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Fettuccine Pasta or pasta of choice
For the Salmon
  • 1 lb Fresh Salmon thawed if frozen
For the Roasted Veggies
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach or substitute with kale or arugula
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter or ghee/olive oil
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream avoid milk or half-and-half
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese always grate fresh for best flavor
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or substitute with avocado oil or melted butter

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Creamy Salmon Pasta
  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add fettuccine, and cook as per package instructions (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. Place the salmon fillet on the baking sheet, drizzled with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then scatter the cherry tomatoes around.
  4. Roast the salmon and tomatoes for 10-12 minutes until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 140-145°F.
  5. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter, then add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer, then gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and thickened.
  7. Toss the cooked fettuccine into the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency.
  8. Fold in the baby spinach until wilted, then add flaked salmon and roasted tomatoes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat with a splash of heavy cream or pasta water.

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