Creamy Salmon Pasta
Salmon is one of those things that we don't get too often, so when we do, we make sure to get a big, beautiful fillet! It's gotta be fresh! This Creamy Salmon Pasta was so flavorful! It was creamy, and bursting with citrus! The huge salmon chunks with the cavatappi pasta - pure bliss. My husband said he felt like he was in a restaurant, and I don't think he was just saying that! This felt upscale! But don't worry - it was super affordable, didn't take too long to make, and it was a meal that the whole family could enjoy!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 1 lb cavatappi
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 8 oz spinach
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup white wine vinegar
- ½ cup parmesan freshly shredded
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- 3 tbsp diced tomato
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp salt divided
- ¾ tsp garlic powder divided
- ½ tsp black pepper divided
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- juice and zest from one lemon
For serving:
- parsley
- parmesan
- lemon wedges
Instructions
To make the salmon and pasta:
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Let salmon fillet sit out at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Fill a large pot with water, bring to a boil, and cook pasta to package instructions. Make sure to reserve 1/4 cup starchy pasta water!
- In a baking dish, spread olive oil evenly and place salmon skin side down. Season salmon with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Using your hands, gently work the seasonings and oil into the flesh of the salmon. Bake 15 minutes, until 145℉.
To make the creamy salmon pasta:
- In a large skillet, melt butter on medium.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute. Keep stirring so your garlic doesn't burn!
- Next add in heavy cream, lemon zest, white wine vinegar, parmesan, and the rest of the seasonings. Stir until cheese melts and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. If you feel like it's too thick, slowly pour in the pasta water, stirring constantly until you get the consistency you desire.
- Add in diced tomato and spinach, stir. Cover and cook for 2 minutes on low, until spinach has wilted. Remove from heat.
To serve:
- Stir in fresh lemon juice. Cut salmon fillet into large chunks and place them all over the pasta!
- Serve Creamy Salmon Pasta with fresh parmesan, parsley, and lemon wedges if desired!
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 32gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 2.2mg
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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