Salmon Spinach Pasta: Quick, Healthy Bliss for Busy Nights

This Salmon Spinach Pasta is a quick and nutritious dish packed with omega-3s, perfect for busy nights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 2 servings

Course: PASTA

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 540

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 ounces Pasta (penne, farfalle, or linguine) Choose your favorite type

For the Salmon

1 fillet Salmon Canned or smoked salmon can be used as substitutes

For the Sauce

1 cup Heavy cream Use half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Nutritional yeast can be a dairy-free substitute
2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic is ideal
2 tablespoons Butter Olive oil can be used as a lighter alternative
1/4 cup Dry white wine Optional
1 tablespoon Lemon juice Fresh juice is ideal

For the Vegetables

4 cups Fresh spinach Substitute with kale or arugula if desired
1 medium Shallot Onion can be used as an alternative

For Seasoning

1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
to taste Salt Essential for enhancing flavor
to taste Black pepper Freshly ground preferred
2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing

For Garnish

2 tablespoons Fresh parsley For garnish

Equipment

large skillet
Oven
pot for boiling pasta

Method

How to Make Salmon Spinach Pasta

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) while you prepare the salmon.
Prepare Salmon: Pat the salmon fillet dry and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
Cook Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, sauté shallot until softened, then add minced garlic.
Deglaze (if using): Pour in white wine into the skillet and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Add Spinach: Toss in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.
Make Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, simmer until melted.
Finish Sauce: Squeeze in lemon juice, adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water.
Combine: Toss in cooked pasta and fold in flaked salmon.
Serve: Plate the Salmon Spinach Pasta, garnishing with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cooking time may vary based on salmon thickness. Always reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.

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