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Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce and Spinach

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This Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce and Spinach is a quick, elegant, and flavorful dinner ready in 30 minutes. Tender salmon, creamy garlic-infused sauce, sweet-tart sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach come together with pasta for a restaurant-quality meal you can make at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more if needed)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter, or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 12 oz pasta of choice (penne, bow tie, spaghetti, or fettuccine)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear salmon until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add more olive oil if needed; sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in heavy cream; stir until smooth. Add spinach and cook until just wilted.
  6. Flake salmon into large chunks; return to skillet and coat gently in sauce.
  7. Add pasta to skillet; toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning; serve immediately.

Notes

  • Swap spinach for arugula or kale for a different flavor.
  • Add a splash of white wine to sauce for extra depth.
  • Capers bring a briny contrast to the creamy sauce.
  • Leftovers keep up to 2 days in the fridge; reheat gently with extra cream or milk.
  • Avoid microwaving for too long to keep salmon tender.

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