Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish: A Healthy and Delicious Dinner Idea
A light yet satisfying dish that combines the richness of salmon with the freshness of spinach and the heartiness of pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add salmon fillets and cook until browned on both sides.
- Flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces.
- Add fresh spinach, salt, and pepper; cook until spinach wilts.
- Combine the pasta with the salmon and spinach mixture.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg