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    Salmon Pasta with Spinach

    Aug 31, 2023 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

    More Tasty Pasta Recipes:

    • Creamy Seafood Pasta
    • Simple Gemelli Pasta in Tomato Sauce
    • Easy Rigatoni Bolognese
    • Fettuccine with Roasted Pepper Sauce and Chicken
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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 164 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes 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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    Comments

    1. Sonya says

      April 20, 2020 at 8:01 pm

      Love this recipe. I cooked it and my daughter always asking when you going to make that salmon pasta dish.

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        April 20, 2020 at 10:33 pm

        Thank you for reporting back, Sonya!

        Reply
    2. D says

      April 15, 2020 at 10:37 am

      I know it's not ideal but can I substitute the fresh salmon with canned?

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        April 15, 2020 at 12:32 pm

        Hi D! Yes, you can do that. Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
      • Anne Morris says

        May 12, 2020 at 6:32 am

        Did you try it with tinned salmon think I will try it myself. Though I love fresh salmon: but it is quite expensive.

        Reply
    3. Diane says

      April 04, 2020 at 7:30 pm

      I cannot eat dairy so instead of heavy cream, cheese & butter I used EVOO, some almond milk and thickened it with tapioca flour and went with more garlic and No-Salt and pepper, very good!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        April 04, 2020 at 8:18 pm

        Thanks for reporting back, Diane! I am glad you liked it!

        Reply
    4. A. J. says

      March 14, 2020 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      I really enjoyed this dish! I added 1/2 cup of Asiago cheese and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese! I also added a few more cloves of garlic as well as some red pepper flakes!!!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        March 14, 2020 at 5:19 pm

        Thank you, A.J!

        Reply
    5. Mary says

      February 04, 2020 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe, especially how easy it is. I tweeked it slightly....I used olive oil to sautee onions and I also added the juice of one Meyer lemon. Yum!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        February 04, 2020 at 10:36 pm

        Thank you so much, Mary!

        Reply
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