Description
Baked feta with pasta and salmon brings your dinner table an easy Mediterranean-style meal that comes together faster than you can chop ingredients. Creamy feta melts into golden salmon and tender pasta, creating a simple yet satisfying weeknight dinner your whole family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 Salmon Fillets
- 1 block Feta Cheese
Carbohydrates:
- 8 ounces Pasta
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh Basil
Instructions
- Crank your oven to 400°F (200°C) for a perfect roasting environment.
- Grab a baking dish and tumble 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes with 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Position the 8-ounce feta block right in the center of your tomato mixture. Drizzle an extra tablespoon of olive oil over the cheese.
- Slide the dish into the hot oven and roast for exactly 20 minutes, watching the feta turn golden and tomatoes start to blister.
- While the cheese bakes, boil 8 ounces of pasta in salted water until perfectly al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season your 12-ounce salmon fillets with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until it flakes easily with a fork. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Pull the baking dish from the oven and gently mash the roasted feta into the tomatoes, creating a creamy sauce.
- Fold the cooked pasta into the feta-tomato mixture, coating every noodle with the rich sauce.
- Plate your pasta and crown each serving with a salmon fillet. Sprinkle fresh chopped basil on top for a final flourish.
Notes
- Selecting high-quality feta cheese makes a significant difference in the overall flavor of this dish.
- Always cook salmon just until it flakes easily to prevent drying out and maintain its tender texture.
- Fresh herbs like basil or dill can transform the dish and add brightness to the rich, creamy components.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular pasta with zucchini noodles or your favorite alternative pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 810 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg