Easy Salmon Pesto Pasta
When you are short on time and need something easy to make this salmon pesto pasta is exactly what you need. Baked salmon resting on a bed of pasta tossed with pesto is a simple and easy to make dish that is perfect for the weeknight or when you are short on time.
Equipment
- Sheet pan or small baking dish
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Colander
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 12 ounces salmon 2–6-ounce filets
- ½ pound pasta
- ½ cup pesto divided
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, 177°C, or gas mark 4. Remove 2 tablespoons of pesto and set aside.½ cup pesto
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions, for about 7-13 minutes.½ pound pasta
- While the water is heating brush the sides of the salmon with olive oil and place on the sheet pan. Then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.12 ounces salmon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Place it in the oven and bake for 10-18 minutes depending on thickness. If less than a ½-inch thick cook closer to 10 minutes and if it is over 1-inch-thick cook 16-18 minutes.
- When the pasta is done drain it in a colander and pour it into a mixing bowl. Add the pesto, keeping the 2 tablespoons of pesto in reserve, and toss until evenly coated.½ cup pesto
- Place the pasta onto a plate or bowl and top with salmon. Spoon on the remaining pesto and add the parmesan.½ cup pesto, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 41gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 1181mgPotassium: 1271mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1049IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 211mgIron: 4mg
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