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Creamy Salmon and Spinach Pasta: A Delicious Recipe!

A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring salmon and spinach, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 ounces cooked salmon flaked
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped spinach and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the tomatoes are softened.
  4. Stir in the flaked salmon and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream alternative.
  • Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top before serving for an extra burst of flavor.

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