Mediterranean Protein Pasta with Salmon & Feta

Name: Mediterranean Protein Pasta with Salmon & Feta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 250 g Feta cheese (Crumbled or in a block); 200 g Cherry tomatoes (Approximately 2 handfuls); 100 g Fresh spinach (Approximately 2 handfuls); 250 g Salmon fillet (Skin on or off, as preferred); 2 tablespoons Olive oil (For drizzling); to taste dash Black pepper (Freshly ground is best); to taste teaspoon Garlic powder; pinch dash Salt (Adjust to taste, especially considering feta is salty); 250 g Pasta (Your preferred shape, such as fusilli, penne, or spaghetti)

This super easy and delicious Mediterranean Protein Pasta recipe features baked salmon, creamy feta, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach, all tossed with pasta. It's perfect for a quick family meal and can be prepared in under an hour. The recipe is also great for meal prepping as it stores well in the fridge for several days.

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#Salmon

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#Quick

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Ingredients ready for baking

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Mediterranean

English

Nutrition (per serving)

590

Calories

30g

Protein

48g

Carbs

29g

Fat

Baked salmon and feta with tomatoes

Ingredients

Feta cheese
(Crumbled or in a block)
250 g
Cherry tomatoes
(Approximately 2 handfuls)
200 g
Fresh spinach
(Approximately 2 handfuls)
100 g
Salmon fillet
(Skin on or off, as preferred)
250 g
Olive oil
(For drizzling)
2 tablespoons
Black pepper
(Freshly ground is best)
to taste dash
Garlic powder
to taste teaspoon
Salt
(Adjust to taste, especially considering feta is salty)
pinch dash
Pasta
(Your preferred shape, such as fusilli, penne, or spaghetti)
250 g

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Mixing baked ingredients with pasta

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) with heat on the top and bottom elements.
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) with heat on the top and bottom elements.
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Ensuring the oven is fully preheated helps with even cooking.
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In a baking dish, combine the feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and salmon fillet. Drizzle generously with olive oil and season with black pepper, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
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In a baking dish, combine the feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and salmon fillet. Drizzle generously with olive oil and season with black pepper, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
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Arrange the ingredients so the feta and tomatoes are around the salmon to create a flavorful sauce as they bake.
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Bake the ingredients in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily, the feta is soft and slightly golden, and the tomatoes have burst.
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Bake the ingredients in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily, the feta is soft and slightly golden, and the tomatoes have burst.
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The cooking time for salmon may vary based on its thickness. Use a fork to check for flakiness.
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While the ingredients are baking, cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving a little pasta water.
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While the ingredients are baking, cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving a little pasta water.
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Cooking the pasta concurrently saves time. Reserving pasta water is useful for adjusting the sauce consistency later.
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Once the baking dish is out of the oven, use a fork to gently break apart the salmon into chunks and mash the softened feta and burst tomatoes to create a creamy sauce. Stir everything together.
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Once the baking dish is out of the oven, use a fork to gently break apart the salmon into chunks and mash the softened feta and burst tomatoes to create a creamy sauce. Stir everything together.
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Don't be afraid to really mash the feta and tomatoes; this is where the sauce comes from.
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Add the drained cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss everything together until well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
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Add the drained cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss everything together until well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
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Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. A squeeze of lemon juice can also brighten the flavors.