Description
A quick and delicious creamy salmon and spinach pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cooked salmon, flaked
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and stir in the flaked salmon, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh dill if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Add cherry tomatoes or peas for extra color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg