This simple and elegant One Pot Creamy Salmon Pasta makes a quick and filling dinner that your family will love!
I love cooking with salmon. It is so tender and flavorful. I have never been disappointed with a salmon dish. This Creamy Salmon Pasta recipe comes straight from Italy. My mom says it's one of her favorite quick pasta dishes. Hope you'll feel the same way after you give it a try.
SALMON PASTA RECIPE TUTORIAL
WHAT KIND OF PASTA TO USE
Penne is one of the most popular kinds of pasta in Italy and, no surprise, it fits this dish perfectly. Fettuccine would be my next choice. By the way, if you haven't tried my Fettuccine in Roasted Pepper Sauce yet, I strongly suggest you do so. I’ve made it on many occasions and everyone raves about it. Although I haven’t yet made this Creamy Salmon Pasta for my friends, I am pretty sure it is going to be one of their favorites, too.
WHAT TO SERVE SALMON PASTA WITH
Serve this simple and delicious dish with some toasted garlic bread on the side. A fresh green salad tossed with grape or cherry tomatoes also makes a wonderful side.
HOW TO MAKE SALMON PASTA:
1. Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, saute the onion in butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add the salmon and keep cooking for another 5-7 minutes, breaking it into flakes as it cooks.
3. Add the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Stir and turn off the heat.
4. Add the cooked pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, and chopped parsley, mixing everything together thoroughly.
5. Sprinkle with more cheese and parsley before serving.
That's it! Your delicious and filling Creamy Salmon Pasta dinner is ready. I hope your family will enjoy it as much as mine does! Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. Don't forget to share your photos on Instagram with #CooktoriaEats. I'd love to see what you cook!
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Creamy Salmon Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon
- 8 oz uncooked penne pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 8 oz heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, saute the onion in butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the salmon and keep cooking for another 5-7 minutes, breaking it into flakes as it cooks.
- Add the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Stir and turn off the heat.
- Add the cooked pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, and chopped parsley, mixing everything together thoroughly.
- Sprinkle with more cheese and parsley before serving.
Lucy Rial says
Made this tonight for dinner and everyone absolutely loved it. I’ll definitely be making this again. I used whole grain pasta and the result was delicious, and the kids loved it. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Tania Sheff says
Yay! I am glad you loved it, Lucy!
Myriam Metten says
Uw pastas lijken heel eenvoudig en lekker te zijn ! Ik ga ze zeker proberen ! Zeker de zalmpasta en pasta met zeevruchten ! Bedank voor de leuke recepten.
Tania Sheff says
Thank you so much, Myriam!
Merv skinner says
Eventually spotted the recipe in the midst of a myriad of adverts ( the way of the world now methinks) however I shall definitely be trying this …looks really tasty
Tania Sheff says
Let me know how you like the pasta, Merv! I am sorry about the ads, but this is the only way for me to make an income and feed my family right now. Thanks for understanding!
Greg Divine says
Two of my favorite things , salmon and pasta in the same dish . I’m all in. Made this tonight for dinner and everyone loved it. This one is definitely a keeper and I’ll be making this again for sure. I doubled the recipe even though I was making it for the first time and I’m glad I did . Loved the recipe and thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Tania Sheff says
Thank you so much, Greg!