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Ultimate Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta Recipe - Restaurant-Quality Weeknight Dinner

This luxurious Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 30 minutes with tender salmon nestled in a velvety garlic Parmesan sauce. The dish combines sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Italian herbs in a versatile one-pan wonder perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into chunks
  • 8 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon chunks for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Return cooked salmon to the skillet along with drained pasta. Toss gently to coat everything in the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese. This dish is best enjoyed hot straight from the pan!

Notes

Don't overcook the salmon - it continues cooking after removal from heat. Reserve pasta water for perfect sauce consistency. Customize with other vegetables like artichoke hearts or mushrooms.