Description
A creamy and nourishing pasta dish featuring salmon and spinach, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. skinless and boneless salmon
- 8 oz. uncooked pasta (campanelle recommended)
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 6 oz. baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp. parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp. pepper (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions in a large pot of salted water. Reserve a cup of the pasta water.
- Sauté the onion in butter in a large skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the salmon and cook for another 5-7 minutes, breaking it into flakes as it cooks.
- Add the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and parsley, mixing thoroughly. Adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Garnish with parsley and grated Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best flavor. Can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg