Fast and Easy Dinners For Two

Fast and Easy Dinners For Two

Author: Arwa Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 2 servings Category: DINNER Cuisine: Italian Diet: Pescatarian

Ingredients

  • 6 oz / 180g salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz / 220g refrigerated tortellini
  • 1/3 cup cream cheese
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 zucchini, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp dill, dried
  • 2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 Tbsp mozzarella, shredded
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: Parmesan for topping
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Instructions

  1. Prepare your vegetables and cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large pan, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil and add the salmon, dill, and tomato. Add a tbsp of water and a pinch of salt, cover, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cream cheese, black pepper, and an additional splash of water if necessary to create a creamy sauce.
  4. Add the tortellini and cook in the sauce for 3-4 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
  5. Add garlic, basil, zucchini, and stir in the mozzarella cheese. Cook for another minute until the zucchini softens and the mozzarella melts.
  6. Serve immediately topped with Parmesan, if desired.

Notes

  1. To avoid overcooking the salmon, keep it moist by not cooking it fully before adding the cream cheese. Also, keep some pasta water handy to adjust the sauce consistency as needed.