Description
A quick and delicious one-pot creamy salmon and spinach pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups cooked salmon, flaked
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and chili flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and milk; bring to a simmer.
- Add the pasta to the pot and stir well. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens.
- Add spinach and flaked salmon; cook for another 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and salmon is heated through.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned salmon depending on availability.
- Add mushrooms or peas for extra veggies.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of cream.