Savory 15 Minute Creamy Salmon Pasta Rich Garlic Dream
A rich and creamy garlic salmon pasta ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for an elegant yet effortless dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 oz (340 g) fettuccine or linguine
1 tablespoon salt (for pasta water)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small shallot, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
½ cup (120 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
½ cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz (225 g) cooked salmon, flaked
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 12 oz (340 g) pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup (120 ml) pasta water and drain.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté shallot for 1–2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Pour in heavy cream and vegetable broth. Simmer 3–4 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Fold in flaked salmon and warm through for 2 minutes.
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Add pasta to skillet and toss. Add reserved pasta water as needed. Stir in Parmesan and lemon juice.
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Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
Adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water.
Store leftovers up to 3 days and reheat gently with added liquid.