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Fast and Easy Dinners For Two

A quick and delicious meal perfect for two, combining salmon, tortellini, and fresh herbs in a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 6 oz salmon fillet
Oil
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
Pasta
  • 8 oz tortellini, refrigerated
Dairy
  • 1/3 cup cream cheese
Vegetables
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 zucchini zucchini, chopped
Herbs & Spices
  • 1/2 tsp dill, dried
  • 2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cheese
  • 3 Tbsp mozzarella

Method
 

  1. Prepare vegetables and cut salmon into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil, cook salmon with dill and tomato for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add cream cheese, season, and water to make a creamy sauce.
  4. Stir in tortellini and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add garlic, basil, zucchini, and mozzarella; stir and serve.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust water for desired creaminess.