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Creamy Heavenly Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

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A quick and easy creamy pasta dish featuring tender salmon and a silky sun-dried tomato sauce, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 ounces (170-225g) salmon fillets, skinless
  • 8 ounces (225g) pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti)
  • 1/3 cup (50g) sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • A handful fresh basil or parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: splash of white wine

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces (225g) of pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually 9-11 minutes, until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup (120ml) of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Cook skinless side down for about 4 minutes per side until just cooked through and flaky. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring to avoid burning the garlic.
  4. Pour 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream into the skillet and reduce heat to low. Stir gently and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. If using, add a splash of white wine before the cream and let it reduce for a minute.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste.
  6. Use a fork to gently flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces and add back to the sauce. Stir carefully to combine without breaking the salmon too much.
  7. Add the drained pasta into the skillet. Toss gently to coat all noodles with the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh basil or parsley over the pasta. Toss lightly once more.
  9. Serve warm with extra Parmesan on the side for sprinkling.

Notes

Use pasta water gradually to adjust sauce consistency. Avoid overcooking salmon to keep it moist and flaky. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-grated. For gluten-free, substitute pasta with gluten-free noodles. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of cream and Parmesan.

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Keywords: salmon pasta, creamy pasta, sun-dried tomato sauce, quick dinner, easy pasta recipe, seafood pasta, weeknight meal

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