Creamy Salmon and Spinach Pasta
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender salmon, fresh spinach, and a flavorful basil pesto sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 3 servings)Ingredients(scaled)
- 5 ⅓ oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 8 oz skinless salmon fillet, cut into cubes
- ⅔ 1/2 tsp salt
- ⅔ 1/4 tsp black pepper
- ⅔ 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- ⅔ tbsp olive oil
- ⅔ 1/2 cup basil pesto
- ⅔ 1/2 cup heavy cream
- ⅔ 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ⅓ cups fresh spinach leaves
- ⅔ 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ⅔ Fresh basil leaves
- ⅔ Grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅔ Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook salmon until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, combine basil pesto, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Cook over low heat until heated through and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and cooked salmon to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through, about 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
| calories | 650 |
|---|---|
| protein | 35g |
| carbohydrates | 45g |
| fat | 38g |
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