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A close-up shot of a fork twirling fettuccine from a bowl of creamy salmon pasta with spinach. The rich, parmesan cream sauce coats every noodle.
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Creamy Salmon Spinach Pasta: A 30-Minute Dinner Dream

This Creamy Salmon Spinach Pasta is the ultimate 30-minute meal. Tender salmon, fresh spinach, and a luscious garlic parmesan cream sauce come together for a dish that's perfect for any night of the week. An easy, elegant, and flavorful dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 750
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces Fettuccine or pasta of choice
  • 2 Salmon Fillets (6 oz each) skinless
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 5 ounces Fresh Spinach
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Colander

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the broth to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce has thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Squeeze in lemon juice. Flake the cooked salmon into chunks and return to the skillet. Add the drained pasta.
  6. Toss everything together gently until well-coated. If needed, add reserved pasta water to thin the sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 750kcalProtein: 38gFat: 45gFiber: 4g

Notes

Tip 1: Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
Tip 2: Don't overcook the salmon. It will continue to cook when added back to the hot sauce.
Tip 3: The reserved starchy pasta water is key to achieving the perfect sauce consistency.
Keyword creamy pasta,salmon pasta,spinach pasta,weeknight dinner

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