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Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon Pasta

Rich and creamy garlic parmesan pasta tossed with flaky salmon, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes for an elegant restaurant-style dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
Salmon
  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Tuscan Cream Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook fettuccine pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Season salmon fillets with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook salmon 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  4. Remove salmon from skillet and gently flake into bite-sized pieces.
  5. In the same skillet melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  6. Add sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes, cooking briefly.
  7. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Stir in parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  9. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  10. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  11. Fold salmon into the pasta gently and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor add fresh lemon juice or additional parmesan cheese before serving. Best enjoyed fresh and warm.