Description
A rich and flavorful dish featuring perfectly cooked salmon, aromatic garlic, and silky pasta in a luscious cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g Pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
- 200g Salmon Fillet
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the salmon fillet to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and flake into pieces.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and flaked salmon to the sauce. Toss to combine, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For dietary alternatives, substitute pasta for whole-grain or gluten-free varieties and the salmon for tofu or chickpeas. This dish is great for meal prep, storing components separately in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: salmon pasta, creamy pasta, garlic sauce, easy weeknight dinner