Salmon Pasta with Spinach: Easy & Delicious Weeknight Delight
A quick and tasty Salmon Pasta with Spinach recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- large pot
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Seafood and Pasta
- 1 lb salmon, skinless and boneless
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (campanelle)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 6 oz baby spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Dairy and Fats
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted water.
- Meanwhile, sauté the onion in butter in a large skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the salmon and keep cooking for another 5-7 minutes, breaking it into flakes as it cooks.
- Add the spinach and cook it for 1-2 minutes, until wilted.
- Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, garlic, salt and black pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
Notes
You can adjust seasonings according to your taste, and consider adding a splash of lemon juice for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
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