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Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta

Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta, a dish that marries rich taste with nutritious ingredients. This creamy pasta is made without heavy cream, ensuring a lighter meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. With tender salmon, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious sauce thickened with milk and cornstarch, this recipe is perfect for both family dinners and special occasions. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 24 oz salmon (cut into 4 portions)
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1 tsp salt (pink Himalayan)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (ground)
  • 1 serving pasta (Barilla protein + recommended)

Instructions

  1. First, pre-heat a nonstick pan on medium heat.
  2. While the pan is heating, cut your salmon into four equal portions.
  3. Add olive oil to the heated pan and place the salmon portions skin-side down.
  4. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine 2% milk with cornstarch until smooth.
  6. In the same pan used for salmon, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
  7. Stir in chopped spinach, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes into the pan.
  8. Pour in the milk mixture gradually while stirring continuously until thickened.
  9. Add cooked pasta to the pan along with grated parmesan cheese.
  10. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly before serving.

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