Description
Salmon Pesto Pasta is a delightful and nutritious dish that beautifully marries the rich, flaky texture of salmon with the fresh, vibrant flavors of pesto. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner gatherings, this one-bowl meal is quick to prepare and easy to customize. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy a savory combination of protein-packed salmon and perfectly cooked pasta, all enveloped in a luscious pesto sauce. Whether you opt for homemade or jarred pesto, this recipe guarantees a satisfying dining experience that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large salmon filets
- 8 ounces dried pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2/3 cup pesto (jarred or homemade)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon filets on the baking sheet, brush with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until flaky and cooked through.
- While the salmon cooks, boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in the pesto and Parmesan cheese; use reserved pasta water as needed to adjust the sauce’s consistency.
- Flake the roasted salmon into bite-sized pieces and gently 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 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg