Penne al Salmone (Creamy Salmon Pasta)
Penne al Salmone (creamy salmon pasta) is a delicious classic Italian dish made by mixing cooked pasta with a smooth, creamy salmon sauce.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 453kcal
Ingredients
- 5 oz Salmon fillets fresh or frozen
- 6.5 oz Penne Pasta
- 1 teaspoon Tomato Paste
- 1 Garlic clove minced
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Chili Pepper flakes
- Parsley fresh and finely minced
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Toss in the penne pasta and cook according to the package directions.
- In a medium pan, add a drizzle of olive oil, the chopped salmon, the minced garlic and the tomato paste.
- Cook on medium-high heat until the salmon is fully cooked. Add the heavy cream to the pan and cook for a minute longer.
- Transfer most or all of the salmon into a blender, and blend into a smooth sauce.
- Pour the sauce back into the pan and season with salt and chili pepper flakes to taste.
- Drain the penne pasta al dente and add them to the sauce. Mix well until fully coated and serve immediately with a generous amount of minced parsley on top.
Notes
When you drain the pasta, set aside a cup of pasta cooking water. If the sauce is too dense when you mix it with the pasta, add a few tablespoons of pasta water to make it smooth and velvety.
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 949IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg
