Description
Creamy, comforting, and packed with flaky salmon, this baked salmon pasta is a hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners. With a zesty lemon cream sauce and golden, cheesy topping, every bite is full of flavor and warmth.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets: 2 fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Fettuccine pasta: 12 oz
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic cloves: 4, minced
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Lemon zest and juice: From 1 lemon
- Parmesan cheese: 3/4 cup, grated
- Fresh dill or parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt and pepper: To taste
- Breadcrumbs: 1/4 cup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: Boil pasta in salted water until just under al dente, then drain. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear the salmon on both sides until lightly golden. Remove and flake into chunks. In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add cream, lemon zest, and juice. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a large bowl, combine the pasta, salmon, herbs, and sauce. Toss gently to coat.
- Assemble the Dish: Transfer to baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs and extra Parmesan.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with herbs and black pepper before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with salad or garlic bread.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
- Don’t overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg