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.
Ed says
After reading the recipe I thought it sounded great and didn’t think there would be any reason to change anything, at least not the first time I made it. I followed the recipe as written without trying any extra tweaks, or additions like garlic, shallots, extra seasonings. Turned out fantastic! This one is a keeper.
Tania Sheff says
Awesome! Thanks, Ed!
Gina says
Can you use whole milk?
Tania Sheff says
Hi Gina! Whole milk will make a very thin and runny sauce. I wouldn't suggest using it.
Lindsey says
Is this calories per serving or for the whole thing?
Tania Sheff says
Hi Lindsey! It's per serving. Thanks!
Tonya says
Can I use smoked salmon?
Tania Sheff says
Hi Tonya! This recipe requires raw salmon. Hope you'll give it a try!
Tonya says
Can you use smoked salmon instead?
Tania Sheff says
HI Tonya! No. This recipe should be made with raw salmon.