Pasta with Red Sauce and Salmon
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Pasta with Red Sauce and Salmon, a recipe that combines tender, perfectly seared salmon with a velvety tomato-cream sauce and your favorite pasta. This dish features a symphony of flavors, from the aromatic garlic and a hint of spice from crushed red pepper flakes, to the fresh brightness of basil and a finishing touch of Parmesan cheese. The salmon flakes beautifully into the creamy red sauce, creating a luxurious, protein-packed meal that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in under 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or when you’re craving a restaurant-quality dish at home. Serve it with a crisp green salad or crusty bread for a complete dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) Salmon fillet
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 12 ounces Pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your choice)
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 can (14 oz) Canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup (pasta cooking water) Water
Instructions
Season the salmon fillets with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper on each side.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow it to simmer for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta cooking water. Toss to combine the pasta with the sauce. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce clings to the pasta.
Flake the cooked salmon into large chunks and gently fold it into the pasta and sauce mixture, being careful not to break the pieces too much.
Remove the skillet from heat and top the pasta with chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to combine, reserving some basil and cheese for garnish.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil and Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your Pasta with Red Sauce and Salmon!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.7 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 832 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 600 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
