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Creamy One Pot Tuscan Salmon Pasta

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A quick and easy one pot pasta dish combining tender salmon chunks with a creamy Tuscan-inspired sauce featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (480 ml)
  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta (penne or rigatoni recommended)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A handful fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut salmon fillets into 1-inch bite-sized chunks and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or wide pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add salmon chunks to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning gently to brown slightly on all sides without breaking apart. Remove salmon to a plate and set aside.
  4. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Pour in uncooked pasta along with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pan.
  6. Simmer pasta for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta absorbs most of the broth but some liquid remains. Add more broth if it looks too dry.
  7. Pour in heavy cream and add fresh spinach. Stir gently to wilt spinach and thicken the sauce, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Return cooked salmon to the pan and add grated Parmesan cheese. Stir carefully to combine without breaking the salmon. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  9. Garnish with fresh chopped basil if using and serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

Do not overcook the salmon as it continues cooking in the sauce; stir gently to keep salmon chunks intact. Add extra broth or cream if sauce becomes too dry during cooking. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-grated. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Use gluten-free pasta to make the dish gluten-free.

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