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Healthy creamy salmon pasta served on a plate with a fork to the side. Rest of the dish in a pan behind alongside a plate of garlic bread.
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📋 Healthy Creamy Salmon Pasta

Healthy creamy salmon pasta is the ultimate easy and delicious low-calorie weeknight comfort food. Ready in just 30-minutes!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 512kcal
Author Neil

Ingredients

  • 300 g dried tagliatelle
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced.
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed.
  • 150 ml low fat crème fraiche
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 45 g parmesan cheese grated.
  • 240 g smoked salmon sliced into strips.
  • 2 tablespoon flatleaf parsley chopped.
  • Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the dried tagliatelle according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente, drain and set aside.
  • Whilst the pasta is cooking gently heat the oil in a large skillet or non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic for about 2 – 3 minutes until softened but not burnt.
  • Stir in the crème fraiche and lemon juice and when it starts to bubble add the parmesan, stir well and turn down to simmer.
  • Stir in the salmon strips and allow to simmer for 1 - 2 minutes, until warmed through.
  • Remove from the heat stir, in parsley and season to taste.
  • Combine the drained pasta with the salmon and sauce. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 2mg