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Salmon Spinach Pasta

Creamy Salmon Spinach Pasta Ready in Just 20 Minutes

This Creamy Salmon Spinach Pasta is a quick, nutritious, and flavorful dish that combines salmon, spinach, and pasta in a creamy sauce. Perfect for busy nights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Rigatoni (or preferred pasta) Gluten-free options work well too.
For the Salmon
  • 1 lb Salmon fillet Substitute with trout or chicken if desired.
  • 1 tbsp Dried dill Fresh dill recommended for extra flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest Lime zest can be used for variation.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to fit your taste preferences.
  • to taste Black pepper White pepper can be used for milder flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Plain yogurt is a substitute but may alter flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice Fresh is best for flavor.
  • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes Omit for a milder outcome.
For the Greens
  • 5 oz Baby spinach leaves Kale or Swiss chard can be substituted.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Pasta pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the salmon fillet skin-side down on the sheet and season with dried dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Transfer the salmon to the preheated oven and bake for 7-10 minutes, until opaque and flakes easily. Remove from the oven, discard the skin, and break into chunks.
  3. In a large pot, boil salted water and cook rigatoni according to package instructions (8-10 minutes for al dente). Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  4. Return the drained pasta to the pot on low heat, and add the baby spinach, stirring for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  5. Mix in Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and red pepper flakes into the pasta and spinach, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
  6. Gently fold in the flaked salmon until evenly incorporated and remove from heat.
  7. Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional dill or lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, allow the pasta to cool slightly before adding Greek yogurt to prevent separation. Meal prep by cooking salmon and pasta in advance and storing them separately.

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