Inspired by the viral baked feta pasta, this Baked Feta Salmon and Pasta incorporates the same rich flavors along with flaky salmon for an omega-3 rich and high protein meal ready in about 30 minutes.
Why You’ll Love Baked Feta Salmon and Pasta
Creamy and crumbly feta baked with sweet tomatoes adds great flavor to pasta. The salmon makes it high in protein and rich in omega-3 fats, making it a healthy, nutrient-rich meal.
It’s easy to prepare. Add tomatoes, feta, spices, olive oil, and salmon to a baking dish while the pasta cooks, and your healthy meal is ready. Each serving provides 40 grams protein and 4.5 grams fiber.
Ingredients
- Pasta: the carb source of the meal. Use your favorite pasta. I used fusilli, but penne, rotini, and many other types would also work well.
- Spinach: good source of vitamins A, C, and K, and folate. Also, a source of plant-based iron.
- Cherry tomatoes: rich in antioxidants and when baked, adds a sort of tomato sauce flavor.
- Feta: when baked, adds creaminess. Also, provides protein, fat, calcium, and vitamin B12.
- Garlic: adds flavor and antioxidants.
- Olive oil: good fats and provides rich flavor.
- Salt & pepper: salt enhances flavors.
- Salmon: the protein source and high in healthy omega-3 fats and B vitamins.
- Oregano: adds flavor.
How to Make Baked Feta Salmon
Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Prior to draining, add chopped spinach and submerge under water. Spinach should wilt quickly. Once spinach is cooked to your preference, drain water.
While pasta is being prepared: Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by spraying a light coat of oil on the bottom. Add tomatoes, feta, garlic, 2 tsp olive oil, salt, and pepper to baking pan. Stir to combine and evenly coat tomatoes and feta with oil, salt, and pepper.
Pat salmon dry. Place skin side down on top of tomatoes and feta. Drizzle remaining 1 tsp of olive oil and oregano on salmon.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with fork and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Move salmon to a plate and flake fish away from skin. Add flaked fish back to tomatoes and feta.
Add drained pasta and spinach. Stir to evenly combine.
Tips
- Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Enjoy leftovers cold like a pasta salad, or reheat to soften the feta.
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Baked Feta Salmon and Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 oz dry pasta such as fusilli, penne, rotini
- 8 oz spinach, chopped
- 16 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 oz crumbled feta
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 lb salmon
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Prior to draining, add chopped spinach and submerge under water. Spinach should wilt quickly. Once spinach is cooked to your preference, drain water.
- While pasta is being prepared: Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by spraying a light coat of oil on the bottom. Add tomatoes, feta, garlic, 2 tsp olive oil, salt, and pepper to baking pan. Stir to combine and evenly coat tomatoes and feta with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pat salmon dry. Place skin side down on top of tomatoes and feta. Drizzle remaining 1 tsp of olive oil and oregano on salmon. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with fork and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Move salmon to a plate and flake fish away from skin. Add flaked fish back to tomatoes and feta. Add drained pasta and spinach. Stir to evenly combine.
Notes
- Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Enjoy leftovers cold like a pasta salad, or reheat to soften the feta.
