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Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta - Restaurant Style One Pan Dinner Recipe

This creamy Tuscan salmon pasta brings the flavors of Italy to your dinner table in under 30 minutes with perfectly cooked salmon fillets in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. It's a restaurant-quality meal that's surprisingly easy to make with minimal cleanup, featuring a sauce that perfectly coats every strand of pasta while the salmon stays moist and flaky.
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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 fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if using.
  5. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and add to the sauce.
  6. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

Use high-quality fresh salmon fillets that are evenly thick. Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil work best for extra flavor. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Can substitute half-and-half for lighter version or use pre-cooked/canned salmon for time savings.