Tuscan Salmon with Creamy Garlic Alfredo Penne
Tuscan Salmon with Creamy Garlic Alfredo Penne is an elegant yet easy dinner featuring tender oven-roasted salmon served over penne pasta coated in a rich Alfredo sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. It’s a restaurant-quality meal made in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub salmon fillets with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, until cooked through and flaky.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan and continue stirring until sauce thickens.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and the cooked penne. Toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
- Plate pasta and top each portion with a salmon fillet. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute salmon with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Use half-and-half or milk for a lighter Alfredo sauce.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Sprinkle in red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
