Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta

Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta – A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring perfectly seared salmon, a creamy parmesan sauce, and vibrant spinach and tomatoes.

Ingredients

🐟 2 salmon fillets

🧂 1 tsp salt

🧂 1 tsp black pepper

🌶️ 1 tsp red pepper flakes

🧄 1 tsp garlic powder

🫒 2 tbsp olive oil

🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

🧅 1 small onion, diced

🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced

🥬 2 cups fresh spinach

🥛 1 cup heavy cream

🧀 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

🍝 8 oz penne pasta, cooked

🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1- Prepare the Salmon:

- Season the salmon fillets with salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder.

- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

- Sear the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.

- Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.

2- Make the Sauce:

- In the same pan, add diced onion and cook until translucent.

- Add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes, stirring until the tomatoes soften.

- Pour in heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens.

3- Combine the Ingredients:

- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.

- Return the salmon to the pan, spooning some sauce over the fillets.

- Stir in the cooked pasta and lemon juice, ensuring everything is well coated in the sauce.

4- Serve and Enjoy:

- Plate the pasta, topping it with additional parmesan if desired.

- Serve warm and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Equipment: Pan, knife, cutting board, spatula, pot for pasta

Cooking Tips:

- For extra richness, add a splash of white wine before pouring in the heavy cream.

- Use sun-dried tomatoes instead of fresh for a deeper flavor.

- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if you prefer a lighter sauce.

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Mrs Bakers Kitchen

Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta