Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet meal. This recipe features tender salmon paired with al dente pasta, all enveloped in a creamy sauce made without heavy cream. Infused with garlic, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, each bite is both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is quick to prepare and sure to please the whole family. Enjoy it with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad for an elevated dining experience.
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
- 2 cups spinach (fresh & chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pasta (1 serving Barilla protein+)
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Cut the salmon into four equal portions.
- In a small bowl, mix the milk and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat olive oil and butter in the pan; add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the spinach, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes; cook until softened.
- Pour in the milk mixture and stir until slightly thickened.
- Add salmon portions to the pan, cooking until they flake easily.
- Toss with cooked pasta and garnish with parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg