Description
Tomato Basil Salmon Pasta is a delicious and creamy dish featuring tender salmon and al dente pasta, all enveloped in a rich tomato basil sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound salmon, skin removed, cut into 1-inch pieces, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- chopped parsley, for garnish
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain pasta and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the salmon pieces. Toss to coat.
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Once the oil is shimmering and hot, place the salmon pieces in a single layer, leaving space between each one. Sear undisturbed for 2–3 minutes per side, until a golden crust forms and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Carefully remove the salmon from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. To the same skillet, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste darkens slightly in color.
- Pour in heavy cream and whisk until smooth and fully combined.
- Remove from heat. Add grated parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until the cheese is fully melted.
- Stir in chopped basil.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it in the sauce. Gradually pour in reserved pasta water, a little at a time, stirring until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Place the cooked salmon on top of the pasta.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and grated parmesan. Salt to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning as per your taste.
- Red pepper flakes can be omitted for a milder flavor.
- You can substitute other types of pasta if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg