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One Pot Salmon Pasta: Creamy 30-Minute Weeknight Dinner

This creamy one pot salmon pasta delivers a restaurant-quality meal ready in under 30 minutes with tender flaked salmon, perfectly cooked pasta, and rich velvety sauce. The best part is only having one pot to clean, making it the ultimate solution for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli work well)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
  2. Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Cook the pasta: Add the pasta to the skillet along with vegetable broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
  4. Add salmon: Place the seasoned salmon fillets on top of the pasta mixture. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Combine and finish: Remove salmon from the skillet and flake it into bite-sized pieces. Return the salmon to the pasta along with Parmesan cheese and dried dill. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Use fresh salmon fillets rather than frozen for better texture and flavor. Don't overcook the salmon - it should be cooked through but still moist and tender. Choose pasta shapes with ridges or curves that hold the creamy sauce well (penne, fusilli, farfalle). Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, or peas during last few minutes for extra vegetables.