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Creamy Salmon Pasta

Creamy Salmon Pasta: Your New 30-Minute Comfort Dish

Creamy Salmon Pasta is a quick, comforting dish that brings flavors of salmon, garlic, and parmesan together in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta substitute with any long pasta like linguini if desired.
For the Salmon
  • 1 lb fresh salmon make sure it’s thawed if previously frozen.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves minced garlic can substitute with garlic powder (approx. 1/8 tsp).
  • 1 cup heavy cream avoid using low-fat options.
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese always grate from a block for best results.
  • to taste ground black pepper adjust according to your preference.
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes can swap for diced fresh tomatoes if necessary.
  • 2 cups baby spinach feel free to increase amount for extra freshness.
For Roasting
  • 2 tbsp olive oil can replace with avocado oil if desired.

Equipment

  • Pot
  • skillet
  • Sheet pan
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente, about 10 minutes.
  3. Arrange salmon on the sheet pan, drizzled with olive oil, and surround with cherry tomatoes. Roast for 10-12 minutes.
  4. In a skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, then add heavy cream, simmer and mix in parmesan cheese and pepper.
  5. Combine drained pasta with the sauce, fold in spinach and roasted salmon and tomatoes.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Leftover pasta can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat gently with added cream to restore consistency.

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