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Creamy Salmon Tomato Pasta

Recipe from Anya, from their Instagram reelWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 24 October 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A high‑protein creamy pasta that pairs tender baked salmon with sweet cherry tomatoes and a silky light cream cheese sauce. Fresh basil adds a bright herbal finish, making it a satisfying dinner that fuels your macros.

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Creamy Salmon Tomato Pasta by Anya, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  2. Lightly coat a casserole dish with cooking spray.

  3. Place the salmon fillet, cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into the dish; crumble the light cream cheese over the top.

  4. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.

  5. While the salmon bakes, cook the protein pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain.

  6. Remove the cooked salmon from the skin, flake it into large pieces, and combine it with the baked tomato‑cream mixture.

  7. Add the cooked pasta to the casserole, tossing gently to coat; if the sauce is thick, loosen it with reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.

  8. Finish by stirring in fresh basil leaves, then serve immediately.

Tips while you cook

Reserve pasta water
Before draining, set aside a cup of pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
Cream cheese placement
Crumble the light cream cheese over the salmon and tomatoes before baking.
Combine salmon after baking
Flake the baked salmon and mix it into the tomato‑cream mixture before adding the pasta.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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