Baked Salmon and Feta Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb salmon fillets (fresh or thawed)
• 8 oz feta cheese (one block)
• 4 cup fresh spinach
• 2 cup cherry tomatoes
• onion powder (to taste)
• garlic powder (to taste)
• 0.5 lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• paprika (to taste)
• 0.5 bulb garlic (cloves left in skin or peeled)
• 0.25 cup basil pesto
• 8 oz pasta (cooked according to package instructions)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   In a large baking dish, place the salmon fillets in the center.

3. 3

   Place the block of feta cheese next to the salmon.

4. 4

   Add 4 cups of fresh spinach and 2 cups of cherry tomatoes to the dish, surrounding the salmon and feta.

5. 5

   Season the salmon generously with onion powder, garlic powder, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

6. 6

   Sprinkle paprika over the salmon and add a half bulb of garlic to the dish.

7. 7

   Place the dish in the oven and bake at 375°F for approximately 30 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the tomatoes have burst.

8. 8

   Remove the dish from the oven. Add the pesto to the mixture.

9. 9

   Mix all the baked ingredients together, breaking up the salmon and feta to create a creamy sauce.

10. 10

    Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss thoroughly until well combined and coated in the sauce.

Notes

The recipe is a variation of the viral baked feta pasta trend, using salmon as the primary protein. Ensure the pasta is cooked al dente before adding it to the baked mixture.

Nutrition per serving

• salmon
• pasta
• feta
• one-pan
• baked
• dinner
• main course
• seafood