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Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta - Restaurant-Quality 25-Minute Dinner

Bring the flavors of Tuscany to your dinner table with this incredible creamy salmon pasta that tastes like it came straight from an Italian trattoria. This one-pan wonder combines tender flaky salmon, vibrant sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a luxurious creamy garlic sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 salmon fillets (about 1.5 lbs total), skin removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine recommended)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute. Pour in broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until cheese melts. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and stir into the sauce along with the cooked pasta. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve hot and enjoy your restaurant-quality Tuscan salmon pasta!

Notes

Don't overcook the salmon - it continues to cook after removing from heat. Use starchy pasta water to help sauce cling to noodles. Can customize with mushrooms, asparagus, or artichoke hearts. Dish reheats well for meal prep.