Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring fresh salmon fillets, garlic sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Sear the salmon: Pat salmon dry, heat olive oil in a skillet, and sear salmon for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate to rest.
- Build the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute, then add heavy cream and broth. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, simmering for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Finish the dish: Add spinach to wilt, then toss in cooked pasta and salmon. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, use whole grain pasta and substitute heavy cream with cashew or coconut cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg