Description
Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta is a delightful dish that perfectly balances indulgence and nutrition. This recipe brings the rich flavors of Tuscan cuisine right to your dinner table without the heaviness of traditional cream-based sauces. Using fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic, this pasta dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes—but also loaded with flavor. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this salmon pasta is sure to please even the pickiest eaters in your family. With its creamy texture achieved without heavy cream, you can enjoy a guilt-free meal that feels indulgent yet wholesome.
Ingredients
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- 24 oz salmon (cut into 4 portions)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Barilla protein+ pasta (serving size)
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Cut the salmon into four equal portions.
- In a small bowl, mix together the milk and cornstarch until smooth.
- Melt butter in the preheated pan, then sauté garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach and both types of tomatoes, cooking until wilted.
- Pour in the milk mixture and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Cook the salmon portions in the sauce for about 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions; drain and combine with the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tuscan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 78mg