Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta, a delightful dish that combines wholesome ingredients for a satisfying meal. This recipe features tender salmon, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, all enveloped in a creamy sauce made with milk instead of heavy cream. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this pasta dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to fit your family’s preferences. In just 25 minutes, you can serve up a nutritious meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz salmon (cut into 4 portions)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 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
- 1 serving Barilla protein+ pasta
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Cut salmon into four portions and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In the hot pan, add olive oil and butter. Cook salmon skin-side down for about 5–6 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook for another 5–6 minutes until fully cooked.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk and cornstarch until smooth. Stir in minced garlic, salt, pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese.
- Remove salmon from the pan; set aside. In the same pan, add spinach and cherry tomatoes; sauté until spinach wilts (about 3 minutes).
- Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with vegetables; stir until combined and allow to thicken slightly over low heat.
- Add cooked pasta to the pan; toss everything together until well-coated.
- Plate the pasta topped with salmon pieces and garnish with additional parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg