Quick Salmon & Spinach Pasta
Experience a delightful culinary adventure with our Quick Salmon & Spinach Pasta, a dish that’s both satisfying and nutritious. In just 20 minutes, you can create a meal that features flaky salmon and vibrant spinach, all enveloped in a creamy Greek yogurt sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this pasta dish showcases fresh flavors enhanced with dill and lemon zest. With its light yet rich texture, it promises to impress family and friends alike. Whether paired with a crisp salad or served alongside garlic bread, this recipe is versatile enough to suit various occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta (or your favorite pasta)
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Zest of one lemon
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 black pepper.
- Bake for 7-10 minutes until opaque and easily flakes with a fork. Remove skin and break into chunks.
- Boil water in a pot; cook rigatoni 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, tossing until wilted.
- Stir in Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Adjust consistency using reserved pasta water if needed.
- Gently fold in salmon chunks until coated in sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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