Description
Quick Salmon & Spinach Pasta is a quick, nutritious delight that brings together flaky salmon and vibrant spinach in a creamy Greek yogurt sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weekdays or elegant dinner parties. The combination of fresh ingredients and zesty flavors not only satisfies your taste buds but also keeps your meal wholesome. Customize it with your favorite pasta shapes or additional veggies for a personal touch. Serve it alongside a crisp salad or fresh bread for a complete dining experience that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Zest and juice of one lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon skin-side down on the sheet, season with dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper, then bake for 7-10 minutes until flaky.
- In a pot of boiling water, cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Return drained pasta to the pot over low heat; add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Mix in Greek yogurt, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Gently fold in salmon chunks until coated. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg