Description
Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta is a deliciously satisfying yet light dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Italy to your table. This recipe features perfectly cooked salmon combined with fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy sauce made without heavy cream. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its quick preparation and wholesome ingredients, this pasta dish is not only family-friendly but also a delightful way to enjoy heart-healthy salmon and fresh veggies. Elevate your dining experience with this easy-to-follow recipe that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz salmon (cut into 4 portions)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 serving Barilla protein pasta
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Cut salmon into four portions for even cooking.
- In the heated pan, add olive oil and place salmon skin-side down. Cook for about 5–6 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 5–6 minutes until fully cooked.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk and cornstarch until smooth. Remove salmon from the pan.
- Melt butter in the same pan over medium heat; sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the milk mixture; stir until thickened.
- Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce; stir gently until spinach wilts.
- Mix in parmesan cheese along with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, then toss with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg