Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon and Spinach

Name: Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon and Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 0.25 cup Butter; 2 tbsp Capers; 1 cup Chopped Spinach; 8 oz Fettuccine Pasta; 0.5 cup Fresh Oregano; 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 cup Milk; 0.5 lb Smoked Salmon; 0.25 cup Sun-Dried Tomato

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Comfort-Food

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

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.