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Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta

Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta


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  • Author: Lia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta, a perfect blend of creamy goodness and nutritious ingredients. This recipe reimagines classic pasta dishes by replacing heavy cream with a lighter milk-based sauce, ensuring you can enjoy a satisfying meal without the guilt. With fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and tender salmon, this dish boasts vibrant colors and rich flavors that will impress your family or guests. Quick enough for a weeknight dinner yet elegant enough for special occasions, this creamy salmon pasta is destined to become a favorite in your kitchen.


Ingredients

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  • 24 oz salmon (cut into 4 portions)
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pasta of choice (Barilla protein recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
  2. Cut salmon into four portions and cook in olive oil for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Remove salmon and sauté garlic in butter; add spinach, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes until spinach wilts.
  4. Whisk milk with cornstarch until smooth; add to the pan with veggies along with parmesan cheese. Simmer until thickened.
  5. Combine cooked pasta with sauce and gently fold in salmon pieces before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 530
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg