Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Tomato Basil Salmon Pasta, a dish that brings restaurant-quality dining right to your home. This recipe features tender salmon paired with perfectly cooked rotini and a creamy tomato basil sauce that is sure to impress. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy family meal, this flavorful pasta dish is both quick to prepare and visually stunning. With its rich taste and vibrant colors, it’s a culinary experience that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound salmon, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, toss salmon with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the salmon for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste followed by heavy cream, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked rotini and sautéed salmon back to the skillet; toss to combine thoroughly.
- Finish with chopped fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg