Description
Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta is a delightful culinary experience that combines heart-healthy salmon, fresh spinach, and vibrant tomatoes in a guilt-free creamy sauce. This quick yet impressive dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. The secret lies in using milk and cornstarch instead of heavy cream, keeping the dish light without compromising on flavor. With its rich taste and nutritious ingredients, this pasta is sure to become a family favorite, appealing to even the pickiest eaters.
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
- Pasta of choice (e.g., Barilla protein +)
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Cut the salmon into four equal portions for even cooking.
- In a small bowl, whisk together milk and cornstarch until smooth.
- Add olive oil and butter to the heated pan, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Place the salmon in the pan and cook for about 4 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Pour the milk mixture into the pan with garlic and stir until thickened.
- Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook until spinach wilts.
- Toss with cooked pasta and serve topped with parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg