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Baked Salmon Pasta with Pesto

Recipe by Jordan Howlett on FacebookAdded 24 May 2026.
  • 45 min
  • Serves 4
  • 11 ingredients

20 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. A delicious and easy-to-make baked salmon pasta dish with pesto, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of garlic, cherry tomatoes, and spinach adds a burst of flavor to the dish.

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Baked Salmon Pasta with Pesto by Jordan Howlett, a frame from the Facebook video

Ingredients

4 servingsMetric

Amounts as Jordan Howlett gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (375°F).

  2. 2

    Season the salmon fillet with onion powder, garlic powder, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle paprika over the salmon for added flavor.

  4. 4

    Mince 0.5 bulb of garlic and sauté it in a pan until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook until they start to release their juices.

  6. 6

    Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook until wilted.

  7. 7

    Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.

  8. 8

    While the salmon is baking, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.

  9. 9

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, pesto sauce, and the sautéed garlic, cherry tomatoes, and spinach mixture.

  10. 10

    Once the salmon is done, flake it into the bowl with the pasta mixture and toss everything together.

  11. 11

    Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the pasta and serve hot.

Tips while you cook

Preheat Oven First
Start by preheating the oven before seasoning the salmon.
Coordinate Salmon and Pasta Timing
Cook the pasta while the salmon bakes.
Flake Salmon After Baking
Once the salmon is done, flake it before adding to the pasta bowl.
Add Feta at the End
Crumble the feta cheese over the pasta just before serving.

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