Description
Creamy Salmon Pasta
Ingredients:
200g rigatoni pasta
2 salmon fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
Cook the Pasta: Bring salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the salmon from the skillet, set aside, and flake it into bite-sized pieces once cooled.
Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and let the sauce thicken for about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
Combine and Serve: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it in the creamy sauce. Gently fold in the flaked salmon and mix everything together.
Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy this creamy, flavorful salmon pasta!
Hope this recipe turns out as delicious as the picture! Let me know if you’d like another one!