Salmon Feta Pasta
Salmon Feta Pasta
Ingredients
For the Baked Dish
- 2 salmon fillet, portions
- 1 block feta cheese
- 4 cups spinach
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1 bulb garlic, cloves separated, skin on
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
For Seasoning the Salmon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For Serving
- 12 ounces pasta, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare a large baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Add the spinach to the bottom of the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Scatter the sliced cherry tomatoes over the spinach in the baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Distribute the separated garlic cloves (with skin on) among the vegetables in the dish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Arrange the two salmon fillets in the dish, one on each side of the feta block.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Season the salmon: Squeeze lemon juice over each fillet, then sprinkle evenly with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Add the pesto to the baking dish, placing dollops around the salmon and vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Drizzle the entire contents of the baking dish generously with olive oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily, and the feta is soft and slightly golden.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 11
While the dish is baking, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 12
Once baked, carefully remove the dish from the oven. Using a fork, gently mash the cooked feta, incorporating it with the roasted spinach, tomatoes, and softened garlic (squeeze the garlic out of its skin).
⏱️ 3 min
- 13
Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish with the salmon and vegetable mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 14
Toss all the ingredients together until well combined, ensuring the pasta is coated with the flavorful sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 15
Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious Salmon Feta Pasta!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Salmon Feta Pasta
For the Baked Dish
- 2 salmon fillet, portions
- 1 block feta cheese
- 4 cups spinach
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1 bulb garlic, cloves separated, skin on
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
For Seasoning the Salmon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For Serving
- 12 ounces pasta, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare a large baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Add the spinach to the bottom of the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Scatter the sliced cherry tomatoes over the spinach in the baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Distribute the separated garlic cloves (with skin on) among the vegetables in the dish.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Arrange the two salmon fillets in the dish, one on each side of the feta block.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Season the salmon: Squeeze lemon juice over each fillet, then sprinkle evenly with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Add the pesto to the baking dish, placing dollops around the salmon and vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Drizzle the entire contents of the baking dish generously with olive oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily, and the feta is soft and slightly golden.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 11
While the dish is baking, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 12
Once baked, carefully remove the dish from the oven. Using a fork, gently mash the cooked feta, incorporating it with the roasted spinach, tomatoes, and softened garlic (squeeze the garlic out of its skin).
⏱️ 3 min - 13
Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish with the salmon and vegetable mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 14
Toss all the ingredients together until well combined, ensuring the pasta is coated with the flavorful sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 15
Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious Salmon Feta Pasta!