Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta, a delightful dish that combines nutritious ingredients with creamy goodness—minus the cream! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, allowing you to impress family and friends with a gourmet meal that’s both satisfying and healthy. Made with fresh salmon, vibrant spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, this pasta dish is not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a comforting bowl of pasta that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz salmon (cut into 4 portions)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Barilla protein+ pasta
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Season salmon portions with salt and pepper. Cook skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until done.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Whisk in milk and cornstarch until thickened.
- Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan; stir until spinach wilts.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and combine with the sauce mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg