Description
Succulent “easy creamy salmon pasta” brings Mediterranean coastal flavors right to home kitchens. Rich salmon mingles with silky cream sauce, creating a quick gourmet dinner perfect for weeknight indulgence you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) uncooked penne pasta
- 8 ounces (227 grams) salmon fillet
Liquid Ingredients:
- Water for boiling
Seasoning:
- Salt for pasta water
Instructions
- Fill a generously sized pot with water and introduce a pinch of salt. Bring the liquid to a vigorous boil, then carefully lower the penne pasta, allowing it to simmer until achieving a perfect al dente texture. Once cooked, strain and reserve.
- Select a spacious skillet and melt butter over moderate heat. Introduce finely chopped onions and sauté until they transform into a soft, translucent landscape, releasing their delicate aroma.
- Gently slide the salmon into the skillet, allowing it to cook and gradually disintegrate into delicate flakes. Monitor the fish carefully, ensuring it becomes tender and fully cooked without losing its succulent character.
- Cascade heavy cream into the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir the mixture with a fluid motion, creating a silky, cohesive sauce. Temporarily remove from heat to prevent potential overcooking.
- Reunite the reserved pasta with the salmon mixture, introducing Parmigiano Reggiano and freshly chopped parsley. Thoroughly intermingle all components, ensuring each pasta strand becomes elegantly enrobed in the creamy essence.
- Present the dish with an additional sprinkle of cheese and parsley, creating a visually appealing garnish. Serve immediately while the temperature remains invitingly warm.
Notes
- Swap salmon for canned tuna or cooked chicken to create budget-friendly protein alternatives that still deliver amazing flavor.
- Use gluten-free pasta to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly meal without compromising taste or texture.
- Choose fresh salmon fillets over canned versions for superior taste and more tender, flaky texture that melts in your mouth.
- Reduce cream calories by substituting half-and-half or Greek yogurt, which maintains creamy consistency while cutting fat content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg