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One Pot Creamy Salmon Pasta - Quick Weeknight Dinner Recipe

This one-pot creamy salmon pasta comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights. It features tender flaked salmon cooked with al dente pasta in a rich garlic-infused cream sauce that feels indulgent yet is surprisingly simple to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika, then add to the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned but not fully cooked through. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. The residual salmon flavor will enrich the base of your sauce.
  3. Add the uncooked pasta to the skillet along with vegetable broth and cherry tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Add the partially cooked salmon back to the skillet along with any accumulated juices. Sprinkle with dried dill and half of the Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and the salmon cooks through.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

Notes

Choose fresh, sustainably sourced salmon fillets and don't overcook the salmon during initial searing since it goes back into the skillet. Sturdy pasta shapes like linguine or fettuccine work best. Can add vegetables like spinach, asparagus, or peas during last minutes of cooking.