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One Pot Salmon Pasta: Creamy Weeknight Dinner with Minimal Cleanup

This one pot salmon pasta is a delicious weeknight meal that requires minimal cleanup and comes together in about 30 minutes. Tender salmon flakes are cooked in a creamy garlic sauce with perfectly cooked pasta, all prepared in a single skillet for restaurant-quality comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 12 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the uncooked pasta to the skillet, breaking it if needed to fit. Pour in the broth and heavy cream. Stir gently to combine. The liquid should just cover the pasta.
  3. Season with dried dill, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Cut salmon into 1-inch chunks and nestle them into the partially cooked pasta. Cover and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
  5. Stir in frozen peas and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2 more minutes until peas are heated through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Don't overcook the salmon - add it when pasta is partially cooked. Adjust sauce consistency by adding broth if too thick or simmering uncovered if too thin. Can customize with spinach, asparagus, or cherry tomatoes. Reheats well for leftovers.