Description
Indulge in a culinary delight with Creamy Tuscan Salmon Penne, a rich and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Italy to your dining table. This recipe features succulent salmon fillets, vibrant sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach all enveloped in a luscious garlic cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also sure to impress family and friends with its Mediterranean charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Flake into large pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning; simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then add flaked salmon and Parmesan cheese.
- Fold in the cooked penne until well coated.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg