Creamy Pasta with Salmon and Peas (Easy 20-Minute Recipe)

This Creamy Pasta with Salmon and Peas is a comforting 20-minute Italian pasta dish featuring tender seared salmon flakes and sweet green peas tossed in a light garlic cream sauce with penne pasta.

Why You’ll Love This Salmon & Pea Pasta

• Quick 20-Minute Meal: Cooks while pasta boils.
• Creamy & Fresh Balance: Sweet peas and lemon juice cut dairy richness.

Ingredients

• 8 oz penne or farfalle pasta
• 8 oz fresh salmon fillet: Seared and flaked.
• 1 cup sweet green peas: Fresh or frozen.
• 3/4 cup heavy cream or heavy cream + pasta water
• 2 cloves garlic & 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice & fresh dill

Instructions

1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
2. Sear salmon in skillet for 4 minutes per side; remove and flake.
3. Sauté garlic in butter, pour in heavy cream and peas; simmer 3 minutes.
4. Fold in flaked salmon, cooked pasta, lemon juice, and dill. Serve hot!