How To Make Pesto Salmon Pasta Bake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
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Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in the greased baking dish.
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Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the salmon fillets.
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Scatter the cherry tomatoes over the pesto-covered salmon.
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Top with cooked penne pasta, spreading it evenly over the dish.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pasta.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 480kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 62mg
- Sodium : 320mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 46g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 32g
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