Description
Homemade creamy salmon pasta delivers rich Mediterranean flavors straight from Italian kitchens. Seafood lovers will appreciate this quick weeknight dinner packed with omega-3 and delightful textures you can savor in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked salmon, flaked (fresh or canned)
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried dill or fresh dill
- 1/4 cup pasta water (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, sautéing minced garlic and diced onions until translucent and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, allowing it to gently simmer and slightly thicken, then incorporate grated Parmesan cheese, bright lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice.
- Enhance the sauce with delicate seasonings, including salt, cracked black pepper, and fragrant dill. Adjust consistency by adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Carefully break salmon into tender flakes and introduce them into the creamy sauce, allowing the fish to warm through without overcooking.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the luxurious salmon sauce, using tongs to ensure each strand is evenly and generously coated.
- Finish the dish by scattering finely chopped fresh parsley across the top, creating a vibrant garnish that adds both color and a burst of herbaceous flavor. Serve immediately while the pasta remains steaming and sauce is at its peak creaminess.
Notes
- Choose wild-caught salmon for richer flavor and better nutrition compared to farm-raised varieties.
- Reserve pasta water before draining to help create a silkier, more emulsified sauce that clings perfectly to noodles.
- Gently fold salmon into sauce to prevent breaking delicate fish pieces, maintaining beautiful flaky texture.
- Can easily swap cream for lighter options like Greek yogurt or half-and-half for reduced-calorie version without sacrificing creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 630 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg