Description
Creamy Salmon Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for cozy evenings or special gatherings. This delightful recipe features tender salmon fillets enveloped in a luscious cream sauce, tossed with al dente spaghetti and vibrant spinach. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, you’ll impress your guests while enjoying a bowl of warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat spaghetti
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook spaghetti until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare salmon: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season fillets with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove and flake into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make sauce: Stir in heavy cream, simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened, then mix in lemon zest and Parmesan cheese.
- Combine: Add flaked salmon and cooked spaghetti to the sauce along with spinach. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Plate immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg