Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta
A delicious Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta that marries the rich flavors of salmon and a creamy sauce with pasta.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 562 kcal
Salmon and Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 oz Atlantic salmon filets
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 cup spinach
- 3 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup half-and-half (or heavy cream)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ⅔ cup grated parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
- 8 oz fettuccine noodles cooked according to instructions on box
- salt and pepper for seasoning
Cooking Instructions
Pat salmon filets dry with a paper towel and season each side of the filets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan on medium heat. Once hot, sear each side of the salmon until golden. Move salmon to a plate and cover to keep warm.
In the same frying pan, melt the butter and saute the diced onion until the onion is translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, and allow to cook for about a minute.
Add vegetable broth and cherry tomatoes to the pan and allow the tomatoes to cook until they start to wrinkle (about 2-3 minutes). Gently smash the tomatoes with a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add half-and-half, basil, parsley, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and stir well. Bring to a low simmer, then add spinach, parmesan cheese, and salmon. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until salmon has reached 145° F.
Serve on top of pasta, add some extra parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Serving: 1servingCalories: 562kcal
Keyword creamy, Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta, Dinner, main course, pasta, Salmon