Creamy Salmon Pasta
A comforting and rich dish of pasta enveloped in a savory cream sauce, with buttery salmon and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., fettuccine or penne)
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the salmon in a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the cream sauce by pouring in the heavy cream and bringing to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and add to the sauce. Toss in the cooked pasta, mixing everything together gently.
- Serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For a tangy flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce before serving. Pair with a crisp salad and white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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