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Salmon and Spinach Pasta
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Salmon and Spinach Pasta

Our pasta with spinach recipe combines al dente spaghetti, creamy homemade tomato Alfredo, and oven-baked flaky salmon.
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic bulbs 3 tablespoons of EVVO, salt and pepper
  • 1 stick of unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups of ripe whole cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups of heavy cream
  • 1 cup of half and half
  • 1 tsp of smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp of granulated onions
  • 1 cups of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1 1/4 cups of grated Asiago Romano, Pecorino Romano, or Gruyere cheese
  • 2-3 cups of Baby spinach
  • 1 pound of spaghetti
  • 1- 1/2 pounds of cooked and flaked salmon
  • freshly cracked black peppercorns to taste
  • sea salt smoked sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut the bottom third off 2 garlic bulbs and place them into ramekins with 3 tablespoons of EVOO, salt, and black pepper.
  • Cook the garlic bulbs for thirty (30) minutes, then remove the roasted garlic from the oven.
  • Season the slab of salmon with salt, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil.
  • Place the salmon on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and cook the salmon for 25-30 minutes. (Depending on the thickness of your filet, you may need to cook it longer. Salmon should reach 145F temperature).
  • Squeeze the garlic into a small bowl and use a fork to stir it until it is smooth.
  • Place a large saucepan and melt the 1 stick of butter. When the butter is melted, add the 1 1/2 cups of whole cherry tomatoes and turn the heat to medium-low.
  • Continue to stir the tomatoes gently until they begin to wilt.
  • Add the 2 cups of heavy cream, 1 cup of half and half, and all the grated cheese.
  • Stir until the mixture the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and produce a smooth texture. (This is when you’ll know the sauce is ready.)
  • Add the baby spinach, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly cracked black peppercorns. Stir until the spinach has wilted.
  • Add the roasted garlic and stir it.
  • Cover with a tight-fitting lid and adjust the temperature to low.
  • Cook the 1 pound of spaghetti pasta according to the package directions until it is al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce a little at a time, and use a pair of tongs to move the pasta to coat it evenly with the sauce.
  • Flake the 1- 1/2 pounds of cooked salmon and add it to the mixture; continue to toss gently.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g