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Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta

Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta in Just 30 Minutes

Experience the creamy richness of Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta without the calories, ready in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Whole Wheat Linguine A great source of fiber.
For the Salmon
  • 24 oz Salmon Skin-on or skinless.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup 2% Milk Lower-calorie alternative to heavy cream.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Thickens the sauce.
  • 2 tbsp Butter Adds richness.
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil Use extra virgin for extra flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Chopped for flavor.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Chopped.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • ¼ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Adds flavor.
For the Finishing Touches
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
  • 1 tsp Salt Pink Himalayan.
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper Ground.

Equipment

  • Nonstick Pan

Method
 

Steps to Prepare
  1. Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
  2. Prepare the salmon by cutting it into 4 servings and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Sauté the salmon skin-side down in the heated pan for about 5 minutes.
  4. Flip the salmon carefully, cover, and cook for an additional 2 minutes, then keep warm.
  5. Reduce heat and add butter and garlic to the same pan; sauté for about 1 minute.
  6. Mix a slurry with 1 tbsp of milk and cornstarch until smooth.
  7. Add remaining milk to the pan, and whisk in the cornstarch slurry until thickened.
  8. Combine in Parmesan, salt, pepper, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  9. Return the salmon to the pan and heat for an additional minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh basil for added flavor. Adjust salt and pepper to your taste.

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