Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Salmon Pesto Pasta, a dish that beautifully fuses comfort with elegance. This quick and easy recipe features tender roasted salmon and vibrant pesto tossed with perfectly cooked pasta, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With just 20 minutes from prep to plate, this wholesome meal is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients. Whether you opt for homemade or jarred pesto, you’ll savor each bite of this delightful one-bowl dinner that pleases both your palate and your schedule.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large salmon filets
- 8 ounces dried pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
- 2/3 cup pesto (jarred or homemade)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon filets skin-side down on the prepared sheet. Brush with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the cold oven for 20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily at an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pasta until al dente as per package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Return drained pasta to the pot. Stir in pesto, Parmesan cheese, and reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and mix into the pasta or serve on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg