Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring tender salmon and wilted spinach in a silky sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as fettuccine or linguine)
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil, add the pasta, and stir. Cook until tender but still al dente. Drain, reserving a half cup of pasta water.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until flaky. Remove from skillet and let rest, then flake into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about a minute.
- Add spinach in handfuls to the skillet and stir until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream, mix well, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the flaked salmon and cooked pasta, tossing until the pasta is well-coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a silker finish, add a pinch of butter at the end and adjust the texture with reserved pasta water if necessary. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, salmon, creamy, weeknight dinner, quick, family meal, comfort food