Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon Pasta

Ingredients

- 4 servings +

• 1.25 lbs fresh skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1-inch bite-sized cubes
• 10 oz fettuccine or pappardelle pasta, cooked al dente
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
• ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
• 1 cup sweet cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, lightly packed
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, or half-and-half
• ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, or dry white wine like Pinot Grigio
• ¾ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, freshly shredded
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning, dried oregano, basil, thyme
• ½ tsp smoked paprika, for seasoning the salmon
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional for gentle warmth
• 1 tsp kosher salt, divided to taste
• ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chiffonade or torn for garnish