Salmon and Creamed Spinach Fettuccini

Name: Salmon and Creamed Spinach Fettuccini
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (10-ounce) package frozen boil-in-bag cream of spinach; 12 oz. fettuccini; 1/3 c. heavy cream; 1 (4-ounce) can salmon, broken into chunks; 2 tbsp. capers, drained; 1 tsp. lemon zest; 1/3 c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish; 2 tbsp. sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

This fast weeknight pasta is elegant and easy!

By Christopher MichelPublished: May 2, 2023

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

One of the most versatile ingredients you can keep on hand is a bag of frozen spinach. We've found so many ways to use it, from easy weeknight dinners to party foods and more.

This may be one of our favorites. If you're craving a tasty pasta dish that's a little more grown-up than jarred red sauce, give this dish a whirl. We're pretty sure it'll become a regular part of your dinner plans.

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Ingredients

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (10-ounce) package frozen boil-in-bag cream of spinach
12 oz. fettuccini
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 (4-ounce) can salmon, broken into chunks
2 Tbsp. capers, drained
1 tsp. lemon zest
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
2 Tbsp. sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

Directions

1. Step 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook boil-in-bag creamed spinach according to package directions; remove bag to a plate. Add fettuccini, and cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2Turn off stove and return pot to stovetop. Add creamed spinach (discard bag) and heavy cream and stir to combine. Add fettuccini and stir, adding reserved pasta water 2 tablespoons at a time, if necessary, until spinach sauce fully coats pasta.
3. Step 3Stir in salmon, capers, lemon zest, parsley, and sun-dried tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with additional parsley.