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Creamy Salmon Pasta Recipe You’ll Crave Tonight

Creamy Salmon Pasta
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A rich and satisfying weeknight dinner, this Creamy Salmon Pasta combines seared salmon chunks, rigatoni, sun-dried tomatoes, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb rigatoni pasta
  • 2 salmon fillets, cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear salmon chunks until golden and flaky. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant.
  3. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
  4. Boil the rigatoni pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water and then drain the rest.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, stir in the reserved pasta water, lemon juice, and salmon chunks.
  6. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley, extra Parmesan, and cracked pepper before serving.

Notes

  • Use skinless salmon fillets for easier cooking and better texture.
  • Reserve pasta water before draining—it helps emulsify the sauce.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes add a punch of umami and sweetness—don’t skip!
  • Swap rigatoni with penne or fettuccine if needed.

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