This creamy salmon pasta combines tender fettuccine with rich, flavorful salmon in a luscious cream sauce, making for a comforting and satisfying meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it's easy to prepare and packed with delicious flavors.
12 oz fettuccine
8 oz salmon, cut into chunks
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the salmon chunks until just cooked through. Remove the salmon from the pot and set aside.
Add the pasta and broth to the same pot. Stir and simmer until the pasta is tender and the liquid has reduced.
Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and cooked salmon. Warm the mixture through on low heat.
Toss gently to combine and serve, garnished with chopped parsley.
Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
Protein: 35g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 750mg