Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salmon Pesto Pasta, a quick yet elegant dish perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This recipe combines tender roasted salmon with vibrant pesto, creating a satisfying meal that tantalizes your taste buds. In just 20 minutes, you can elevate your dinner experience without the fuss of complicated preparations.
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 the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon filets on the prepared sheet, brush with olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the salmon in a cold oven for 20 minutes or until it flakes easily at an internal temperature of 145°F.
- While the salmon is roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water, then return it to the pot. Mix in pesto and Parmesan cheese.
- Flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces and gently combine with the pasta or serve on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg