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Creamy Salmon Pasta Recipe - Easy One-Pot Weeknight Dinner

This creamy salmon pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution that delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. In just 30 minutes, you'll have a comforting meal featuring tender flaked salmon swimming in a luxurious cream sauce that coats every strand of pasta perfectly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 8 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Break the pasta in half and add it to the skillet, stirring to submerge. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
  3. While pasta cooks, cut salmon into bite-sized chunks. Season with salt and pepper. After pasta has cooked for 8 minutes, add salmon pieces to the skillet, gently nestling them into the pasta.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and add dried dill. Stir gently to combine. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Add fresh spinach or peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking for extra nutrition. Store leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth.