Description
Quick Salmon & Spinach Pasta is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines flaky salmon and vibrant spinach in a creamy Greek yogurt sauce, all ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this light yet satisfying meal bursts with flavor and is sure to impress your family and friends. The Omega-3-rich salmon and fresh spinach make it a healthy choice, while the creamy sauce adds a touch of indulgence without the extra calories. Enjoy this versatile recipe by customizing it with your favorite pasta or additional vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet (with skin)
- 12 oz rigatoni or preferred pasta
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- Zest of one lemon
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the salmon skin-side down on a lined baking sheet; season with dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the salmon for 7-10 minutes until opaque and flaky. Remove from skin and break into chunks.
- Boil water in a pot; cook pasta al dente according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Return drained pasta to pot over low heat; add baby spinach and toss until wilted. Mix in Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes, using reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Gently toss in salmon chunks until coated; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg