Description
A rich and creamy salmon pasta dish that is perfect for a decadent dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces fresh or canned salmon, drained and flaked
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach, fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the flaked salmon and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to warm through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the spinach and lemon juice, cooking until the spinach is wilted (if using fresh) or heated through (if using frozen).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce, mixing well to coat.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh dill, if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add cherry tomatoes or asparagus for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg