Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta
Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta is a nutritious and flavorful dish that brings together the richness of salmon with vibrant vegetables, creating a meal that’s both satisfying and wholesome. This recipe features a creamy sauce made without heavy cream, ensuring you enjoy indulgence without the guilt. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this pasta dish is quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes! With fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese, each bite bursts with flavor, making it an instant favorite among both kids and adults. Serve it alongside garlic bread or a light salad for a complete meal that everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz salmon (cut into 4 portions)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups spinach (fresh & chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pasta of choice (e.g., Barilla protein+)
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Cut the salmon into four equal portions.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk and cornstarch until smooth.
- Melt butter in the heated pan and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes; cook until spinach wilts.
- Pour in the milk mixture and stir until thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta and salmon; toss gently to combine.
- Finish with grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg