Description
Looking for an easy yet elegant dinner? This salmon spinach pasta is quick, simple, and so creamy! Perfect for special nights, cozy dinners, or when you crave something comforting and fresh. It’s the best quick pasta idea that’s rich, flavorful, and totally satisfying. Save this easy salmon pasta recipe for your next dinner treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet; cook salmon seasoned with salt and pepper until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add garlic to the skillet; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
- Add spinach; cook until wilted.
- Break salmon into chunks; fold into sauce.
- Add pasta; toss, adding pasta water if needed.
- Top with lemon zest and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Use half-and-half or white wine for a lighter sauce.
- Add cherry tomatoes for sweetness.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg