Baked Salmon Feta Pasta
Baked Salmon Feta Pasta combines tender salmon, creamy baked feta cheese, sweet roasted tomatoes, and pasta into a flavorful one-pan meal. The feta melts into a rich sauce while the tomatoes create natural sweetness and depth. Flaky salmon provides protein and healthy fats, making the dish both nutritious and satisfying. Easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners, it offers a delicious balance of Mediterranean-inspired flavors. This comforting pasta recipe is destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
For the Bake
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed
- 8 ounces feta cheese block
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces penne, fusilli, or bowtie pasta
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
Garnish
- Fresh basil leaves
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the feta cheese block in the center of a baking dish. Surround it with cherry tomatoes. Add the salmon fillet alongside the tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil over everything. Sprinkle garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper evenly across the dish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork, and the tomatoes have burst.
- While the bake is in the oven, cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven. Break the salmon into flakes and mash the feta and tomatoes together to create a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the baking dish. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
- Top with fresh basil, parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for the best texture and flavor.
- Block feta melts more smoothly than crumbled feta.
- Cherry tomatoes provide natural sweetness.
- Fresh herbs add brightness and freshness.
- Pasta water helps create a silky sauce.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Whole-wheat pasta can be used for added fiber.
- Lemon juice enhances the seafood flavor.