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Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta: One-Pan Weeknight Dinner Perfection

Tender flaky salmon nestled in a rich creamy garlic sauce with vibrant spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta creates this one-pan Tuscan-inspired dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, it combines lean protein with wholesome ingredients for a restaurant-quality meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin removed
  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside while reserving 1/2 cup pasta water
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear in olive oil for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then remove from skillet
  3. Add remaining olive oil to the same skillet, cook minced garlic until fragrant, then add heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning, simmering for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened
  4. Add spinach to the sauce until wilted, then stir in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, thinning with reserved pasta water if needed, before gently folding in flaked salmon chunks
  5. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese, serving immediately hot from the skillet

Notes

Use fresh high-quality salmon fillets; simmer sauce longer for thicker consistency; pasta water helps thin sauce if too thick; works well with fettuccine, linguine, or penne; add mushrooms or artichokes for variation