Creamy Feta and Salmon Pasta | Easy, Healthy & Done in 30 Minutes
If you’re looking for a quick yet flavorful dinner, this creamy salmon pasta with feta, spinach, and cherry tomatoes is the perfect choice. Ready in just 30 minutes, it combines tender salmon, tangy feta, and fresh vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce that coats every bite of pasta. This recipe is not only simple to make but also packed with protein and nutrients, making it a healthy option for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 200 g feta cheese block
- 8 –10 cherry tomatoes
- 400 g salmon fillet skin removed and cut into cubes
- 40 ml olive oil about 3 tbsp
- 100 g fresh spinach
- 200 g dry pasta fusilli or your choice
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: hot pepper flakes for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain.
- Clean the salmon, remove the skin, and cut it into cubes of your desired size.
- Place the salmon cubes, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and feta in a baking dish. Season with salt, pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes. The cooking time may vary depending on your oven and the size of the salmon cubes.
- Once done, mix everything together.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy feta, salmon, spinach, and roasted tomatoes.
- At the end you can sprinkle with hot pepper flakes (optional)
Notes
Estimated Calories (per serving): ~550–610 kcal
Breakdown (per serving):
- Pasta (125 g cooked) – ~200 kcal
- Salmon (100 g) – ~208 kcal
- Feta cheese (50 g) – ~132 kcal
- Olive oil (1 tbsp / ~13 ml) – ~115 kcal
- Cherry tomatoes (40 g) – ~7 kcal
- Spinach (25 g) – ~6 kcal
- Spices & salt – ~2 kcal
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case.
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
