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    Salmon Pasta with Spinach

    Oct 14, 2022 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Salmon Pasta with Spinach is a deliciously easy pasta recipe with chunks of tender salmon, spinach in a scrumptious creamy Parmesan sauce!
    This Salmon Pasta with Spinach is a deliciously easy pasta recipe with chunks of tender salmon, spinach in a scrumptious creamy Parmesan sauce!
    This Salmon Pasta with Spinach is a deliciously easy pasta recipe with chunks of tender salmon, spinach in a scrumptious creamy Parmesan sauce! #salmon #seafood #dinner #pasta
    This Salmon Pasta with Spinach is a deliciously easy pasta recipe with chunks of tender salmon, spinach in a scrumptious creamy Parmesan sauce! #salmon #seafood #dinner #pasta

    This Salmon Pasta with Spinach is a deliciously easy pasta recipe with chunks of tender salmon and spinach in a scrumptious, creamy Parmesan sauce!

    Salmon Pasta with Spinach in a skillet

    If you are looking for a quick, delicious, one-pot salmon dinner, you've come to the right place! This Salmon Pasta with Spinach recipe is a staple in my family, and I am sure that after you try it, it'll become a staple in yours. Made in under 30 minutes!

    Salmon and Spinach Pasta Video-Recipe

    How to choose salmon

    Under the Country of Origin Labeling law, the USDA requires all retailers to list product origins and the method of production (farm-raised or wild-caught) for seafood. When shopping for salmon, choose a wild-caught variety, that appears moist rather than dried out, since the moisture content is a great indicator of freshness and how carefully the fish was handled. Look for bright pink colors and avoid pale-looking fish.

    What kind of pasta to use

    Your favorite kind! Seriously, use any pasta you love and have on hand. Penne, fettuccine, campanelle, ziti, and rigatoni are among my favorites. I would just recommend avoiding very small pasta varieties, such as orzo, anellini ditalini, etc. Those are best for soups.

    Salmon Pasta with Spinach close up shot

    What kind of spinach to use

    I always recommend using fresh baby spinach. It is tender and very tasty. You can always freeze the leftovers. The leftovers can also be used for smoothies, such as this Spinach Smoothie or Cherry-Spinach Smoothie.

    I stay away from store-bought frozen spinach bags because they have a lot of spinach stems, a weird texture, and a funny smell.

    ingredients needed for the recipe

    What you'll need for this recipe

    • Salmon. Use nice quality fish.
    • Pasta. Use your favorite kind. I used campanelle.
    • Butter. Adds a nice rich flavor.
    • Onion. For some sweetness.
    • Baby Spinach. Fresh is best.
    • Heavy Cream. Or Half & Half.
    • Parmesan. Or Pecorino cheese.
    • Garlic. Use more or less, depending on your personal preference.
    • Salt & Pepper. To taste.
    • Parsley. To garnish.

    How to make Salmon and Spinach Pasta

    1. Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, sauté the onion in butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.

    cooking the onions for Salmon Pasta

    2. Add the salmon and keep cooking for another 5-7 minutes, breaking it into flakes as it cooks.

    cooking salmon for salmon pasta

    3. Add the spinach and cook it for 1-2 minutes, until wilted.

    cooking spinach for Salmon Pasta

    4. Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.

    making sauce for salmon pasta

    5. Add the cooked pasta and chopped parsley. Mix everything together thoroughly.

    adding pasta to the Parmesan sauce

    6. Garnish with parsley and grated Parmesan. Serve.

    Salmon Pasta with Spinach in a skillet with veggies on the background

    Your filling and delicious dinner is ready! Now it's time to pour a glass of white and enjoy the dish. You weren't drinking while cooking, were you? 🙂

    Helpful tips

    • Pasta types. You can use any kind of pasta for this dish. I'd recommend medium cuts such as penne, farfalle, radiatore, cavatappi, or rigatoni, but any kind you have in your pantry will work.
    • Cream. If you want to substitute heavy cream, use some Half & Half or full-fat coconut milk instead.
    • Add wine. You can add some dry white wine in step 1 when cooking the onions.
    • Season Pasta Water. Add a generous amount of salt to the water when cooking pasta. It makes a difference!

    How to store and reheat

    This salmon pasta will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. However, it's best eaten right away. Reheat on the stove over low heat, and you can add a splash of water if necessary.

    Salmon Pasta with Spinach on the table

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    Salmon Pasta with Spinach

    Tania Sheff
    This Salmon Pasta with Spinach is a deliciously easy pasta recipe with chunks of tender salmon and spinach in a scrumptious, creamy Parmesan sauce!
    4.68 from 151 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 655 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb. salmon skinless and boneless – one piece or multiple pieces
    • 8 oz. uncooked pasta I use campanelle
    • 3 tbsp. butter
    • 1 medium onion chopped
    • 6 oz. baby spinach
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 tbsp. parsley chopped
    • ½ tsp. salt or to taste
    • ¼ tsp. pepper or to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, sauté the onion in butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
      cooking the onions for Salmon Pasta
    • Add the salmon and keep cooking for another 5-7 minutes, breaking it into flakes as it cooks.
    • Add the spinach and cook it for 1-2 minutes, until wilted. 
      cooking spinach for Salmon Pasta
    • Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
    • Add the cooked pasta and chopped parsley. Mix everything together thoroughly.
      adding pasta to the Parmesan sauce
    • Garnish with parsley and grated Parmesan. Serve.

    Notes

    How to store and reheat

    This salmon pasta will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. However, it's best eaten right away. Reheat on the stove over low heat, and you can add a splash of water if necessary.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 655kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 43gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 840mgPotassium: 1116mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5344IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 452mgIron: 4mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    1. Chonta Hinds says

      March 15, 2023 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      I made the Salmon pasta with spinach for me and my 2 adult daughters we all work and are always looking for new recipes . it was very easy to make and it was Delicious. I made the 4 servings but i think i should have made 8 servings they were wishing for more and so was i i saved the recipe and next time i will make the 8 servings.😂.and i used the penne pasta shells .in my Dish
      Thank you. Cooktoria for your wonderful recipe.

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      • Tania Sheff says

        March 21, 2023 at 1:42 pm

        Thank you so much, Chonta!

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