Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta, a delightful dish that combines rich flavors and a creamy texture without the guilt. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe showcases the best of Italian cuisine while keeping health in mind. By using milk and cornstarch instead of heavy cream, you can enjoy a creamy sauce packed with nutritious ingredients like salmon, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful meal that’s sure to impress family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz salmon (cut into 4 portions)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 serving Barilla protein pasta
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Cut salmon into four portions and season with salt and pepper.
- In the hot pan, add olive oil and butter. Cook salmon skin-side down for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove salmon from the pan and set aside. In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk and cornstarch until smooth.
- Add minced garlic to the same pan, then gradually stir in the milk mixture until thickened.
- Stir in chopped spinach, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes; cook until spinach wilts (about 3 minutes).
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until well-coated. Flake salmon over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 85mg