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Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta Recipe

Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta Recipe
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This Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta combines tender salmon fillets with a rich, flavorful Tuscan sauce made from garlic, spinach, cherry and sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese. Using 2% milk and a cornstarch slurry keeps the sauce creamy yet light. Paired with protein-enriched pasta, this dish offers a balanced, satisfying meal perfect for a wholesome dinner.

Ingredients

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Salmon and Seasonings

  • 24 oz salmon (cut into 4 portions)
  • 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Sauce and Vegetables

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes

Pasta

  • 1 serving Barilla Protein+ pasta

Instructions

  1. Preheat Pan: Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat to prepare for cooking the salmon.
  2. Prepare Salmon Portions: Cut the 24 oz salmon into 4 equal portions by halving each large 12 oz fillet.
  3. Sauté Salmon Fillets: Lightly spray the heated pan with olive oil, then place the salmon fillets skin side down. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook Skin Side: Sauté for 5 minutes until the skin becomes golden brown and crispy.
  5. Flip and Cook Other Side: Flip the salmon, optionally remove the skin, cover with a lid, and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Finish Cooking Salmon: If skin was removed, flip the fillets one more time, cover, and cook for an additional minute. Remove from pan and keep warm covered with foil.
  7. Make Tuscan Sauce: Reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic and butter (either from salmon pan drippings or 2 tbsp butter) and chopped garlic cloves into the pan. Sauté gently as butter melts.
  8. Prepare Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp milk and 1 tbsp cornstarch until smooth.
  9. Combine Sauce Ingredients: Pour the remaining 1 cup milk into the pan, whisk in the cornstarch slurry, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
  10. Add Cheese and Seasoning: Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until fully incorporated and the sauce is creamy.
  11. Add Vegetables: Toss in the sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until the spinach wilts and tomatoes soften slightly.
  12. Reheat Salmon: Return the salmon fillets to the pan with the sauce and vegetables. Heat through for about one minute.
  13. Cook Pasta and Serve: While preparing salmon and sauce, cook Barilla Protein+ pasta according to package instructions. Serve the creamy Tuscan salmon sauce and fillets over the cooked pasta for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Removing salmon skin is optional based on preference.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor and sauce texture.
  • Barilla Protein+ pasta adds extra protein to balance the meal.
  • Adjust salt according to your taste and dietary requirements.
  • Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

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