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Creamy Salmon Pasta

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A comforting and indulgent salmon pasta dish featuring a creamy garlic sauce and fresh spinach.


Ingredients

  • Pasta (fettuccine or penne)
  • Salmon fillets
  • Fresh spinach
  • Cream (heavy or light)
  • Garlic (minced)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • Lemon juice


Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add salmon fillets to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and flake.
  4. In the same pan, add fresh spinach and sauté until wilted.
  5. Stir in the cream and bring to a simmer. Add the flaked salmon and cooked pasta, mixing until combined.
  6. Finish with lemon juice and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

Notes

For variations, swap out salmon for another fish or seafood or include other vegetables like sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms for added texture.