🐟 Tuscan Salmon with Creamy Garlic Alfredo Penne 🍝✨

Golden-seared salmon fillets served over penne pasta coated in a rich garlic Alfredo sauce—elegant, comforting, and packed with flavor!

Ingredients

For the Salmon

• 2 salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Pasta

• 8 oz penne pasta
• Salt for boiling water

For the Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• Optional: 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta: Boil penne in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Season & Sear Salmon: Pat salmon dry. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Make Alfredo Sauce: In same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Pour in cream and simmer 2–3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan, basil, salt, pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes if using. Simmer until thickened.
4. Combine: Add cooked penne to sauce. Toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
5. Serve: Plate pasta and top with salmon fillets. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: ~40 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings
• Kcal: ~620 per serving

✨ Creamy, garlicky, and beautifully balanced—this Tuscan salmon pasta is a restaurant-worthy dish made at home!