Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta That's Healthy and Delicious

This Healthy Tuscan Salmon Pasta is a guilt-free Italian comfort dish that's quick to prepare and full of flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 oz Whole Wheat Pasta

For the Salmon

1 lb Salmon fresh or frozen

For the Creamy Sauce

1 cup 2% Milk
1 tbsp Cornstarch whisk well
2 tbsp Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
3 cloves Garlic minced

For the Vegetables

2 cups Spinach or kale
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes use sparingly

For Flavoring

1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Nonstick Pan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tuscan Salmon Pasta

Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat and cut the salmon into four equal portions.
Sauté the salmon skin-side down for about 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Flip the salmon and cover, cooking for an additional 2 minutes, then keep warm.
Reduce heat, add butter, and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
In a bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of milk and cornstarch. Add remaining milk to the pan with garlic.
Add the cornstarch mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking until thickened.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until melted and combined.
Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
Return the cooked salmon to the pan for 1 minute to heat through, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Add fresh herbs for extra flavor and keep an eye on sauce thickness while cooking.

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