Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta, a dish that masterfully combines taste and nutrition. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, taking only 25 minutes from start to finish. With fresh ingredients like salmon, spinach, and cherry tomatoes, this pasta dish delivers essential nutrients without sacrificing creaminess. Our clever technique uses milk and cornstarch instead of heavy cream, creating a rich sauce that everyone will love. Whether you’re serving it for dinner with family or impressing guests at a gathering, this pasta is sure to be a hit.
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 (halved)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your choice of pasta (recommended: Barilla protein+)
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Cut salmon into four portions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and cornstarch until smooth.
- Melt butter in the heated pan, add garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes; cook until spinach is wilted.
- Pour in the milk mixture and stir until it thickens slightly.
- Cook salmon in the pan for about 4-5 minutes per side or until flaky.
- Combine with cooked pasta and season with salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 625mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg