Creamy Salmon Pasta
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Salmon Pasta—a restaurant-quality dish that's surprisingly easy to make at home. Featuring flakey oven-baked salmon, tender penne pasta, and a velvety garlic Parmesan cream sauce, this recipe is perfectly balanced with bright notes of fresh lemon and the earthiness of wilted spinach. The final touch of fragrant dill elevates the flavors, making every bite fresh and satisfying. Ready in just 35 minutes and serving four, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that feels wonderfully indulgent. Serve with a side of crusty bread or a crisp green salad to complete the meal. Search no further for your new favorite salmon pasta recipe!
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Ingredients
- 400 grams salmon fillet
- 300 grams penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 unit lemon
- 100 grams fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
Directions
Step 1
Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 3
Place the salmon fillet on the prepared tray, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
Step 4
In the meantime, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 5
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 6
Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
Step 7
Once the salmon is cooked, flake it into large chunks and add it to the sauce in the skillet.
Step 8
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the skillet and stir in the fresh spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted.
Step 9
Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat with the creamy sauce and salmon.
Step 10
Chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the pasta. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Step 11
Divide the pasta among plates, garnish with extra Parmesan and dill if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1155.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3344.8 |
| Total Fat 188.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 71.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 23.6g | |
| Cholesterol 526mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4533.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 232.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.5g | |
| Protein 162.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 2192IU | 0% |
| Calcium 730.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2565.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories