30 minute Tuscan Salmon Pasta
30 minute Tuscan Salmon Pasta
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Rich and creamy this Tuscan salmon pasta is full of robust flavors, that can be on your table in less than 30 minutes, but your family and friends will think it took hours.
When I find it difficult to come up with a meal everyone will like, I turn to pasta. It’s easy, quick, delicious, inexpensive and WHO doesn’t love pasta??? Pasta is delicious plain and simple, Think olive oil, garlic, parmesan and some herbs, add some fresh salmon and you have a guaranteed crowd pleaser!!!!That’s all it takes, adding salmon to pasta to make a meal that is cause for celebration.
Pasta is a weeknight superhero, it cooks quickly ,and is extremely versatile, yet can feel like a celebration, in this Tuscan salmon pasta meal. This classic recipe calls for ingredients you probably already have on hand, butter, garlic, cream, spinach which together create a creamy, saucy Italian flavored dinner. The best part it can be on your table in less than 30 minutes. This Tuscan salmon pasta recipe is quick enough for busy weeknight and family meals, but feels special enough for Saturday night dinner with friends. It’s a prefect way to show off what a great “home chef” you are.
Salmon can be expensive, if you add it to pasta, it’s an affordable meal you can have on your weekly menu. This recipe was inspired by my love of seafood pasta, one of my top restaurant’ luxury’ meals, I simplified the recipe for the” home chef”.
You can also roast the salmon instead of sauteing it, If i use this method and I often do for a hands- free option, I use my toaster oven, instead of heating up my large oven to roast small amounts of fish.
I don’t drink alcohol, so I give you options in all my recipes to use wine or stock, use whatever fits your lifestyle and taste. In some recipes I do use wine, Am okay with that, if your not use stock.
When cooking pasta salt the water. The water should be boiling rapidly before dropping in the pasta. I used linguine, you can use any shape pasta or flavor pasta you like.
It’s also easier if the pasta water pan is on the back burner and the saute pan on the front one. I like this 8 quart stock pot for pasta and soups.
Use a large enough saute pan so you don’t crowd the fish, if your sauteing the salmon.
The whole idea behind food and creating recipes is to experiment and have fun doing it…..!!!! If you like salmon recipes try my Quick and easy creamy salmon piccata or air fryer salmon skewer Italian spiedini.
If you make this recipe let me know your experience, comments, feedback whatever you feel like talking about.
That’s my favorite part and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram…….
30-Minute Tuscan Salmon Pasta
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta (penne, fettuccine, linguine, or your favorite shape)
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into bite-sized cubes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain.
- While the pasta cooks, season the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until lightly golden but not fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth (or white wine) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Add the spinach, basil, parsley, and thyme. Cook until the spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and gently stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a little reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, or crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley.
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Just made the salmon pasta dish…. WONDERFUL! Only thing I changed… added more parsley… did use white wine with broth( 1/2 and 1/2)…. luv your easy recipes!
Thank you Carole, Am so happy you liked it. My recipes are always customizable.