PREP TIME: 10 MINS | COOK TIME: 20 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 30 MINS | SERVINGS: 4 people
This salmon pasta is my newest favorite. It’s easy to throw together in under thirty minutes and guarantees one of the best pasta dishes you’ll ever make! A restaurant-quality meal with pan-seared salmon tossed in a delicious penne with sun-dried tomato cream sauce and spinach. This recipe is also a fantastic way to use leftover salmon.
Ingredients
Salmon:
1 lb salmon fillets
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
Cream Sauce:
¼ c. sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. heavy cream
5 ounces of spinach fresh
⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
¼ tsp paprika
Pasta:
8 ounces penne
How to make Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce and Spinach
Sear salmon:
Step 1: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Sprinkle the salmon fillets with salt. Add the salmon fillets to the skillet once the oil is hot, skin-side-up, and sear over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes.
Step 3: Adjust the heat to medium and flip the salmon. Sear the other side for another 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat until the salmon is flaky.
Step 4: Once the salmon fillets are done, set them aside.
Cream sauce:
Step 5: Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 1 minute, stirring. Next, add the spinach and cook further while stirring until the spinach has wilted.
Step 6: Add 1 c heavy cream to the skillet with the sauteed veggies, along with paprika and red pepper flakes. Bring everything to a simmer and cook for a minute, stirring. To taste, season with salt. If desired, add extra paprika.
Pasta:
Step 7: Following the package directions, cook the penne. Drain when done.
To assemble:
Step 8: To the skillet with the cream sauce, add the cooked and drained pasta. Toss well.
Step 9: Slide a fork between the salmon fillet and remove the skin. Then, slice the salmon fillets into large pieces. Next, add the pieces of salmon to the creamy pasta. Let everything simmer for a minute or so until the salmon is cooked through and warm. If needed, season with more salt.
Nutrition Facts:
Amount per Serving: Calories 637, Fat 33g 51%, Saturated Fat 15g 94%, Cholesterol 143mg 48%, Sodium 267mg 12%, Potassium 1169mg 33%, Carbohydrates 49g 16%, Fiber 3g 13%, Sugar 4g 4%, Protein 33g 66%, Vitamin A 4385IU 88%, Vitamin C 13.7mg 17%, Calcium 111mg 11%, Iron 3.2mg 18%
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