Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Creamy Tuscan Salmon Penne, an irresistible dish that brings the essence of Italy to your dinner table.
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
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from skillet and 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 sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Fold in flaked salmon and Parmesan cheese, then add cooked penne; toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Quick to prepare and sure to impress.
- Can be garnished with fresh basil for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Salmon Penne, Italian pasta, salmon recipe, quick dinner