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Creamy Salmon Pasta with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Creamy Salmon Pasta with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

Creamy and Delicious pasta recipe made with almond milk, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, and then tipped with seared salmon.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces Short Pasta of Choice (or lentil pasta)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper (to taste)
  • 1 pound skinless salmon fillets
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour (or any flour)
  • 1 1/2 cup skimmed milk (or any other milk)
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach (or frozen, strained)

Instructions

  1. Step: Cook the 8 ounces Short Pasta of Choice according to package directions, just until done to al dente. Drain, drizzle with a tiny bit of oil and season with salt and pepper; Toss well then set aside.
  2. Step: Season the 1 pound skinless salmon fillets with Kosher salt and ground pepper and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning on both sides.
  3. Step: Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Step: Add salmon and cook for 3-5 minutes, then gently flip and cook for 3-4 minutes more, or until flaky. Set aside on a plate.
  5. Step: To the same preheated skillet add 3-4 cloves garlic (minced) and 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for a minute then stir in the 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour. Pour the 1 1/2 cup skimmed milk little by little, stirring continuously until a smooth sauce forms.
  6. Step: Add the 5 ounces fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  7. Step: Add cooked pasta to the sauce and cook for a couple of minutes more, just until heated through.
  8. Step: Meanwhile, flake the salmon with a fork and once the pasta is hot, stir it in and take off the heat.
  9. Step: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and freshly ground pepper if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Serving size: one bowl (approx 2 cups). Salmon substitutes: chicken breast or shrimp. Pasta substitutes: lentil or chickpea pasta. Spinach substitutes: frozen spinach or kale. Flour substitutes: cornstarch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-searing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 cups
  • Calories: 482 kcal
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 213 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 54 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 69 mg

Keywords: creamy salmon pasta, healthy dinner, seafood pasta, easy weeknight meal

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