Oven Pasta with Salmon
Dive into this luscious oven-baked pasta featuring tender salmon and a drizzle of rich olive oil for a delightful twist on a classic dish! Bursting with flavor and loaded with protein, it's a quick meal that combines creamy goodness with wholesome ingredients. Get ready to savor every bite of this cheesy, satisfying delight!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
đ Ingredients
Serves 4đ„ŹFresh Produce(5)
- 2 garlic cloves
- Rosemary, thyme (dried)
- 1 red onion
- 1 bag of fresh spinach
- 200g tomatoes (7.06 oz)
đ„©Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 salmon fillets (wild salmon, possibly frozen)
đ„Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 herb cream cheese
đ«Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
- 300 g pasta (10.6 oz)
đ§Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Salt, pepper
đŻSauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 tsp capers (5 ml)
đšâđł Instructions
- 1
Thaw the salmon fillets. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Wash the spinach and tomatoes, and place them in a baking dish along with the other ingredients.
- 2
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, bake all ingredients in the oven for 15 minutes. Then mix everything well and add the pasta. Serve and enjoy.
đĄ Pro Tips
- âPreheat your oven to 356°F (180°C) and bake salmon for exactly 12-15 minutes to reach the optimal internal temperature of 145°F, preventing the proteins from over-coagulating and becoming dry.timing145°F internal temp
- âCook pasta to 1-2 minutes under package directions (al dente) before adding to the baking dish, as it will continue cooking in the oven and absorb flavors without becoming mushy.technique1-2 minutes under
- âAdd spinach in the final 5 minutes of baking to retain its bright color and prevent excessive moisture release, which can make the dish watery.timing5 minutes final bake
- âPat salmon fillets completely dry and season 15 minutes before baking to allow salt to penetrate and draw out excess moisture via osmosis, creating better browning.technique15 minutes seasoning time
- âUse a shallow, wide baking dish to maximize surface area exposure, ensuring even heat distribution and preventing steam buildup that would braise rather than roast the ingredients.equipment
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Prep
15
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Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Oven Pasta with Salmon
Dive into this luscious oven-baked pasta featuring tender salmon and a drizzle of rich olive oil for a delightful twist on a classic dish! Bursting with flavor and loaded with protein, it's a quick meal that combines creamy goodness with wholesome ingredients. Get ready to savor every bite of this cheesy, satisfying delight!
đ Ingredients
Serves 4đ„ŹFresh Produce(5)
- 2 garlic cloves
- Rosemary, thyme (dried)
- 1 red onion
- 1 bag of fresh spinach
- 200g tomatoes (7.06 oz)
đ„©Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 salmon fillets (wild salmon, possibly frozen)
đ„Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 herb cream cheese
đ«Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
- 300 g pasta (10.6 oz)
đ§Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Salt, pepper
đŻSauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 tsp capers (5 ml)
đšâđł Instructions
- 1
Thaw the salmon fillets. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Wash the spinach and tomatoes, and place them in a baking dish along with the other ingredients.
- 2
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, bake all ingredients in the oven for 15 minutes. Then mix everything well and add the pasta. Serve and enjoy.
đĄ Pro Tips
- âPreheat your oven to 356°F (180°C) and bake salmon for exactly 12-15 minutes to reach the optimal internal temperature of 145°F, preventing the proteins from over-coagulating and becoming dry.timing145°F internal temp
- âCook pasta to 1-2 minutes under package directions (al dente) before adding to the baking dish, as it will continue cooking in the oven and absorb flavors without becoming mushy.technique1-2 minutes under
- âAdd spinach in the final 5 minutes of baking to retain its bright color and prevent excessive moisture release, which can make the dish watery.timing5 minutes final bake
- âPat salmon fillets completely dry and season 15 minutes before baking to allow salt to penetrate and draw out excess moisture via osmosis, creating better browning.technique15 minutes seasoning time
- âUse a shallow, wide baking dish to maximize surface area exposure, ensuring even heat distribution and preventing steam buildup that would braise rather than roast the ingredients.equipment