Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon and Spinach
Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon and Spinach features silky pasta coated in a creamy Parmesan sauce studded with briny capers and sweet-tart sun-dried tomatoes. The smoky richness of the salmon pairs beautifully with fresh spinach and aromatic oregano, creating balanced flavors in every bite. It’s an elegant weeknight dinner or a cozy date-night pasta that feels special without being fussy.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon and Spinach, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine, and cook for 11 to 13 minutes or until slightly firm; drain.
- 2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and combine it with the milk. Stir in the flour to thicken. Gradually add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- 3
Crumble the salmon into the butter mixture. Stir in the spinach, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and oregano. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, until heated through. Serve over the cooked pasta.
- Calories 582.98 kcal High 29%
- Protein 30.78 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 57.81 g 21%
- Total Fat 27.14 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 13.76 g High 69%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 65.26 mg High 22%
- Sodium 1051.26 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 6.69 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 4.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 391.99 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 3.45 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 714.36 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 73.35 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 6.96 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.74 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon and Spinach is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Capers, and Chopped Spinach. Each serving provides about 582.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon and Spinach made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Capers, Chopped Spinach, Fettuccine Pasta. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon and Spinach?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 582.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon and Spinach easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon and Spinach healthy?
- Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon and Spinach has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 582.98 calories and 30.78 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1051.26 mg (46% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.76 g (69% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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