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One-Pan Baked Salmon Feta Pasta

If you’re looking for an easy, nourishing weeknight dinner that the whole family can enjoy, this One-Pan Baked Salmon Feta Pasta is about to become a staple. Juicy salmon, creamy feta, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and red onion are baked together with simple seasonings, then tossed with fresh lemon, parsley and pasta for the easiest Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs Pacific salmon fillets or salmon of choice
  • 8 oz block feta cheese
  • 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 12 oz pasta of choice
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 3 –4 tbsp fresh lemon juice or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
  • Optional: a splash of reserved pasta water only if needed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the feta in the center of a 9x13-inch baking dish and arrange the tomatoes and red onion around it.
  • Drizzle the feta and vegetables with 2 tbsp avocado oil. Season with the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt and black pepper. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the dish from the oven and nestle the salmon fillets around the feta and vegetables. Drizzle the salmon with the remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil and season with a little additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Return to the oven and bake for another 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain. You can reserve a little pasta water just in case, but don't add it unless the sauce needs it.
  • Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the baking dish. Mash the softened feta and roasted tomatoes together until creamy, then gently break the salmon into bite-sized flakes.
  • Add the cooked pasta and fresh parsley and toss until everything is well coated. If the sauce seems too thick, add a small splash of reserved pasta water. Otherwise, there's no need for it.
  • Taste and add more lemon juice, parsley, black pepper or red pepper flakes as desired. Serve warm.

Notes

APPROXIMATE Per serving, based on 6 servings:
Calories: ~600
Protein: ~38–41g
Carbohydrates: ~48–50g
Fat: ~27–30g
Fiber: ~3g