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Spinach Salmon Pasta Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring tender salmon, fresh spinach, and a flavorful lemon Parmesan sauce.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 ounces pasta (penne, farfalle, or your choice)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Salmon

  • 1 pound Salmon fillets (skin removed)
  • Salt and pepper Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, season salmon with salt and pepper, cook 4-5 minutes per side, then flake into pieces.
  • In the same skillet, cook garlic for 1 minute, add cream and broth, simmer, then stir in Parmesan until smooth.
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Flake salmon back into the skillet, fold in pasta, lemon zest, and juice. Heat through.
  • Garnish with extra Parmesan if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

For a lighter version, use low-fat cream and reduce cheese.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pasta, Salmon, Spinach