A Delicious and Nutritious Recipe
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful salmon spinach pasta dish that combines the richness of fettuccine or linguine with a garlic and Parmesan sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 8 ounces of pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
Salmon:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
Sauce:
- 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Cook Salmon: Season salmon, cook in a skillet until done, then flake into pieces.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic, add spinach, then mix in cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice. Simmer.
- Combine: Toss drained pasta in the sauce. Add flaked salmon and adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Plate the dish, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
- Pasta Choices: Use your preferred pasta shape or opt for whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives.
- Vegetable Additions: Enhance the dish with cherry tomatoes or asparagus for extra taste and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
