Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta, a guilt-free meal that brings together the richness of salmon, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce without heavy cream. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, taking just 25 minutes to prepare. With its high protein content and vibrant flavors enhanced by garlic and herbs, it’s a nourishing choice that doesn’t compromise on taste. Elevate your dining experience by serving it with fresh herbs, zesty lemon, or crunchy garlic bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 serving Barilla protein+ pasta
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Cut salmon into four portions.
- Cook salmon skin-side down in olive oil for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix milk and cornstarch until smooth. Melt butter in the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add spinach, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes until spinach wilts.
- Stir in the milk mixture, add parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; mix until sauce thickens.
- Cook pasta as per package instructions; drain and toss with sauce before plating with salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg