Creamy One Pot Salmon Pasta
Looking for a meal that doesn’t require more than one pot and little clean up? Then try out this Creamy One-Pot Salmon Pasta! Tossed with sautéed veggies and a thick, creamy sauce, this dinner idea will become a family favorite.
After months of trialing, I finally got this recipe down, and I’m so excited to share this one with you. So many attempts were made on this meal to the point that my recipe card is covered in writing. It was a mission, but in the end, it was so worth the effort.
It sounds crazy but the trick to one-pot pasta recipes is to go low and slow. Once the pasta is in, you want to make sure there is enough time for it to cook. Otherwise you will have a cooked, gummy texture for pasta and burnt sauce. So don’t forget to reduce the heat once the pasta is tossed in.
Ingredients You Will Need:
- Olive oil
- Skinless Boneless Salmon
- Old Bay Seasoning
- Garlic
- Asparagus
- Mushrooms
- Butter
- Lemon Juice
- Flour
- Chicken Broth
- Heavy Cream
- Bowtie Pasta
- Parsley
- Parmesan Cheese
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Can I use other vegetables instead of mushrooms or asparagus?
Absolutely. Don’t hesitate to change the recipe to suit your taste! Afterall, this is a meal that the whole family should enjoy.
Does Pasta brands make a difference in the cooking process?
It can yes, but it’s nothing to be concerned about. While making this creamy one pot salmon pasta, I noticed a difference while cooking with different pasta brands. When making my One Pot Chicken Alfredo, I tried both a store bought pasta brand and an imported pasta from Italy purchased at my local market. The store bought brands are more firm, and because of that, they take longer to cook. With the imported pasta, the pasta isn’t as firm and they become tender a lot faster. I personally prefer the fresh, imported pasta for one pot recipes, but either brand will work. I used store bought brand for this dish because of convenience and it only needs a few more minutes of cooking to become al dente, that’s all. Either way, both brands will still comes out amazing.
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Creamy One-Pot Salmon Pasta with Asparagus
Ingredients
- 2 Tbl. Olive Oil
- 1 lb. Boneless Skinless Salmon, cut in half if needed
- 2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Bunch asparagus, ends removed and cut into quarters
- 1 8 oz. pkg. sliced mushrooms
- 2 Tbl. Butter
- 1/2 Tbl. Lemon juice
- 2 Tbl. Flour
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 8 Oz. Bowtie Pasta
- 1 Tbl. Dried parsley
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- Salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the salmon with the old bay seasoning. You can also lightly season with salt and pepper if preferred but there is some in the Old bay seasoning already.
- In a large non-stick pot, heat 1 Tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, place in the salmon and cook for 5 minutes per side. Do not move during cooking! Or it won't form a crispy crust. Once cooked on both sides, remove from heat. Shred with a fork and set aside.
- Add the remaining Tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, asparagus, and mushrooms into the pot. Cook for 7-10 minutes or until the veggies are tender. Remove from heat and set aside with the shredding salmon, leaving any juices into the pot.
- Reduce the pot to medium-low.
- Add in the butter and lemon juice. Once the butter is melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about a minute.
- Whisk in the broth, heavy cream, and pasta. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Uncover and cook for 5-7 more minutes until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Toss in the shredded salmon, sautéed veggies, parsley, and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
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Hey There! I'm Nicole, and I have been making food for as long as I can remember, from a little girl cooking with her grandmother to making new dishes and using her husband as a taste tester.
