Quick Salmon & Spinach Pasta
Quick Salmon & Spinach Pasta is an easy and delicious meal that can be prepared in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Featuring tender, flaky salmon paired with vibrant spinach and enveloped in a creamy Greek yogurt sauce, this dish offers a delightful blend of flavors and health benefits. Not only is it rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins, but it’s also incredibly versatile—feel free to customize with your favorite pasta or add extra veggies. Kids and adults alike will love this wholesome seafood pasta, ensuring it becomes a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 12 oz rigatoni (or your favorite pasta)
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Zest of one lemon
- Fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the salmon skin-side down on a lined baking sheet; season with dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the salmon for 7-10 minutes until opaque and flaky. Remove the skin and break into chunks.
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Return pasta to the pot over low heat. Add spinach and toss until wilted. Stir in Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Gently incorporate salmon chunks until coated in sauce. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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