Description
Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta is a delightful dish that perfectly balances nutrition and flavor. This quick recipe features succulent salmon, fresh spinach, and juicy tomatoes enveloped in a creamy sauce made without heavy cream. Instead, we use milk combined with a unique thickening method for a guilt-free indulgence that satisfies cravings without compromising health. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. It’s family-friendly, making it a great choice for even the pickiest eaters at the table. Serve it as a main course or side dish and elevate your dining experience with this delicious meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz salmon (cut into 4 portions)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp butter
- 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
- 1 serving of protein-rich pasta (Barilla Protein+)
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Cut salmon into four portions for even cooking.
- Add olive oil to the pan; sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Mix in cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper; then add salmon pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk milk and cornstarch together until smooth; pour over the pan contents.
- Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, then mix in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve warm over cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg