Description
A delicious and nutritious creamy pasta dish featuring salmon, fresh vegetables, and whole wheat pasta.
Ingredients
- Whole wheat pasta: 8 oz (about 225 g)
- Fresh salmon fillets: 2 (approximately 6 oz or 170 g each)
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Fresh spinach: 2 cups, packed
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Light cream: 1 cup (or half-and-half)
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Italian herbs (dried): 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Cook the salmon by seasoning it and frying it in olive oil until cooked through.
- Prepare the pasta by boiling it in salted water until al dente.
- Make the creamy sauce by sautéing garlic, adding tomatoes and spinach, then mixing in light cream and Parmesan.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and flaked salmon.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan and herbs.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Consider using gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
- Experiment with different vegetables for added nutrition.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Tuscan salmon pasta, healthy pasta recipe, creamy pasta, salmon recipe