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Healthy & Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta

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This Healthy Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta combines tender salmon fillets, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy Greek yogurt-based sauce served over pasta. It’s a lighter twist on the classic Tuscan flavor, perfect for a nutritious and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 8 oz whole wheat or protein pasta (such as Banza)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (optional, for thinning sauce)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
  6. Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the Greek yogurt, chicken broth, and parmesan cheese. Mix until a creamy sauce forms.
  7. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Flake the cooked salmon and return to the skillet.
  9. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and gently toss everything together. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • You can use any type of pasta, but protein-rich or whole wheat options are recommended for a healthier version.
  • Greek yogurt adds creaminess without extra fat – avoid boiling the sauce after adding to prevent curdling.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil give the best flavor; drain well before using.
  • Adjust seasoning as needed, especially salt, depending on the broth and parmesan used.

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