Go Back
+ servings
Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta

Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta in 25 Minutes

Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta is a quick, nutritious dish that combines creamy textures with vibrant flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 24 oz Salmon Choose skin-on for richer flavor.
  • 1 cup 2% Milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Thickener for the sauce.
  • 2 tbsp Butter Unsalted is recommended.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for fragrance.
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Chopped.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1/4 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes Use oil-packed for best results.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated.
For the Pasta
  • 1 serving Protein+ Pasta Feel free to substitute with regular or gluten-free pasta.

Equipment

  • Nonstick pan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
  2. Cut the salmon into four equal portions.
  3. Place salmon skin-side down in the pan. Cook for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Whisk together 1 cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth.
  5. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pan, sauté 2 minced garlic cloves until fragrant, then add chopped spinach and halved cherry tomatoes. Cook until spinach is wilted.
  6. Stir in the milk and cornstarch mixture, then add 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  7. Cook 1 serving of Protein+ pasta according to package instructions. Drain and toss with the creamy sauce, serving with salmon on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh basil for added flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!