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One‑Pan Feta Tomato Pastawith Salmon

Recipe by Mallory Austin on InstagramAdded 6 November 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A quick, one‑pan pasta that blends flaky salmon with tangy feta, sweet cherry tomatoes, and vibrant pesto for a creamy, flavorful meal. The dish comes together in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights while still feeling restaurant‑worthy.

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Method

  1. Place salmon fillets, feta cheese block, spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes, dried herbs, red pepper flakes, green pesto, red chili paste, minced garlic, black pepper and cooking liquid into a single pan.

  2. Pour the dried herb and red pepper flake mixture over the ingredients.

  3. Add the green pesto paste and red chili paste, then stir to combine.

  4. Mix everything together in the pan until the cheese begins to melt and the vegetables start to wilt.

  5. Flake the cooked salmon into bite‑size chunks with a fork.

  6. Stir the flaked salmon into the sauce and vegetables, ensuring an even coating.

  7. Continue cooking briefly until the pasta (added separately) can be tossed in, creating a creamy feta‑tomato sauce.

Tips while you cook

Evenly distribute seasoning
Add the dried herb and red pepper flake mixture after all ingredients are in the pan.
Watch cheese melt before adding salmon
Stir until the feta begins to melt and the vegetables wilt before flaking the salmon.
Flake salmon before reincorporating
Use a fork to break the cooked salmon into bite‑size chunks before stirring it back into the sauce.

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

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