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Tuscan Butter Tortellini with Salmon

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Tuscan Butter Tortellini with Salmon is a creamy, restaurant-worthy pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini, flaky salmon, and a rich garlic butter sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.

Ingredients

  1. 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
  2. 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed
  3. 1 tbsp olive oil
  4. 2 tbsp butter
  5. 3 garlic cloves, minced
  6. 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and chopped
  7. 1 cup heavy cream
  8. 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  9. 2 cups baby spinach
  10. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  11. 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  12. Salt and pepper, to taste
  13. Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

Instructions

Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  1. Season salmon with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear salmon on both sides until golden and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and flake into chunks.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and broth, bringing the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
  6. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
  7. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
  8. Add the cooked tortellini and gently fold in the flaked salmon.
  9. Simmer for 2–3 more minutes to let flavors combine. Serve garnished with chopped parsley or basil.

Notes

  1. Use half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter sauce.
  2. Swap salmon with shrimp, chicken, or scallops as needed.
  3. Sun-dried tomato pesto can replace chopped tomatoes for added depth.
  4. Fresh herbs like basil or thyme enhance the flavor when added at the end.
  5. This dish is best enjoyed fresh; cream sauces don’t freeze well.

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