Dairy-Free Creamy Salmon Pasta
This rich and satisfying Dairy-Free Creamy Salmon Pasta is the REAL deal. Plus, this dish can be made in less than 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Stock Pot or Large Deep Skillet
- Skillet
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Ingredients
- 8 oz chickpea penne or whole wheat pasta
- 12 oz salmon fillets
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1.5 oz sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 1½ cups almond milk, or milk of choice
- ½ medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon chickpea flour
- 4 cups baby spinach
- juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
- While pasta cooks, transfer milk to a small pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce to low and keep warm until needed.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to pan, followed by the salmon. Cook for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan, followed by the sliced onions. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté approximately 5 minutes or until softened and translucent. Add garlic and sundried tomatoes and sauté 30-60 seconds.
- Stir in chickpea flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Slowly pour in warmed milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Add cooked pasta and baby spinach to pan along with a few tablespoons of pasta water, as needed, to thin the sauce. Toss to combine.
- Break salmon into large chunks and gently stir into pasta.
- Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning, as needed.
Notes
- Cook the pasta al dente to prevent it from becoming too soft when mixed with the sauce.
- Use fresh salmon fillets for the best texture and flavor, avoiding pre-cooked or canned options.
- Stir in the salmon gently to avoid breaking it into small pieces.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water or a splash of milk to loosen it.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 516kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 30gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 401mgPotassium: 1151mgFiber: 7gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3091IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 3mg
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