Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with this Salmon Pesto Pasta, a perfect meal for any occasion. This dish features succulent roasted salmon paired with al dente pasta, all enveloped in a vibrant pesto sauce. In just 20 minutes, you can create a comforting yet elegant dinner that showcases the richness of salmon and the freshness of basil. Whether you’re having a busy weeknight or celebrating a special occasion, this one-bowl meal is sure to impress family and friends alike. Customize it easily with your choice of ingredients, making it as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large salmon filets
- 8 ounces dried pasta
- 2/3 cup pesto (jarred or homemade)
- 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 oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon on the sheet skin-side down; brush with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Roast salmon for 20 minutes until flaky.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine drained pasta with pesto and Parmesan in the pot, adding reserved water if needed for consistency.
- Flake cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and mix into 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: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg