Garlic Baked Feta Salmon Pasta
A heartwarming pasta dish featuring creamy feta, tender salmon, and perfectly cooked pasta, infused with garlicky flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz Pasta (your choice, preferably penne) Cook according to package instructions
- 1 cup Feta Cheese Creamy and rich
- 2 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh and flaky
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil For drizzling
- 2 cups Spinach Optional, for added greens
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice For brightness
- to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Remember to reserve a cup of pasta water.
- In a baking dish, add the feta cheese in the center. Surround it with cherry tomatoes, and place the salmon fillets on top. Toss in the minced garlic.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over everything. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
Cooking
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the feta is melting.
- Flake the salmon and toss everything together with the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water until you get a creamy consistency.
- Add in fresh spinach and serve warm with herbs, if desired.
Notes
For variations, add bell peppers, zucchini, or asparagus for added veggies. Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta if preferred. Red pepper flakes can be added for a spicy kick.