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Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta: Restaurant-Style Weeknight Dinner

This creamy Tuscan salmon pasta delivers restaurant-quality flavor right to your dinner table in under 30 minutes! With tender salmon fillets swimming in a luxurious garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, this one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something special without the fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine work well)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with Italian seasoning.
  5. Flake the cooked salmon into large chunks and add to the sauce along with the cooked pasta. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan before serving immediately.

Notes

For perfectly cooked salmon, ensure your skillet is hot before adding the fish - this creates a beautiful crust while keeping the inside tender. Don't overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking.