Salmon Pesto Pasta
Enjoy a quick and delicious Salmon Pesto Pasta that’s perfect for meal prep! Try this easy one-bowl recipe today and savor every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large salmon filets
- 8 ounces dried pasta
- 2/3 cup pesto (homemade or jarred)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (start with the salmon inside for gentle cooking). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon filets skin-side down. Brush with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the salmon for about 20 minutes until flaky.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a large pot. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Return drained pasta to the pot, add pesto and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Flake the roasted salmon into bite-sized pieces and mix into the pasta or serve on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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