Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Tomato Spinach Salmon Pasta, a delightful dish that marries tender salmon with creamy tomato and fresh spinach. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering a burst of flavors that will impress family and friends alike. In just a few steps, you can create a vibrant meal that not only pleases the palate but also nourishes the body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop garlic, rinse spinach, and cut salmon into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente (about 8–10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and cream: Stir in diced tomatoes and heavy cream; simmer gently for five minutes.
- Incorporate spinach and salmon: Add spinach until wilted, then fold in salmon pieces; cook for six minutes until salmon is opaque.
- Combine everything: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg