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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
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

protein
  • 6 oz salmon fillet
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
pasta
  • 8 oz tortellini, refrigerated
dairy
  • 1/3 cup cream cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
vegetables
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 0.5 zucchini zucchini, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp dill, dried
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil
  • 3 tbsp mozzarella

Method
 

  1. Prepare vegetables and cut salmon into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan, cook salmon with dill and tomato for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add cream cheese, black pepper, and water if needed to make a sauce.
  4. Stir in tortellini and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
  5. Add garlic, basil, zucchini, and mozzarella; stir to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

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