Description
Indulge in a delightful Tomato Basil Salmon Pasta that brings the elegance of restaurant dining right to your home. This dish features tender salmon paired with rotini pasta, all enveloped in a creamy tomato basil sauce that marries rich flavors with vibrant herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is both quick and satisfying, ensuring everyone gathers around the table for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound salmon (skin removed, cut into pieces)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; season and cook salmon until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add tomato paste, then heavy cream to create the sauce.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until smooth; combine with cooked pasta and salmon.
- Finish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg