Creamy Pesto Salmon Pasta Bake

Name: Creamy Pesto Salmon Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets, skinless; 1/2 head broccoli; 75 g sliced tomatoes; 175 g penne; 3 tbsp olive oil; 75 g pesto; 125 g mascarpone; 25 g breadcrumbs; 30 g grated cheese; salt and pepper

This creamy pesto salmon pasta bake combines tender salmon, penne, broccoli, and juicy tomatoes in a rich mascarpone sauce. Finished with a crisp cheesy breadcrumb topping, it's an easy, comforting dinner that feels special enough for guests and simple enough for a weeknight.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time35 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

salmon fillets, skinless
2
broccoli
0.5 head
sliced tomatoes
75 g
penne
175 g
olive oil
3 tbsp
pesto
75 g
mascarpone
125 g
breadcrumbs
25 g
grated cheese
30 g
salt and pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the grill and the oven to 180C. Arrange half of the sliced tomatoes and the salmon fillets on a lightly oiled baking tray. Drizzle with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill for about 10 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through.

Meanwhile, cook the penne in a large pan of salted boiling water until al dente. Add the broccoli for the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain well, reserving 120 ml (1/2 cup) of the pasta water.

Return the pasta and broccoli to the pan. Stir in the pesto, mascarpone, and remaining tomatoes, then add enough reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce until creamy and evenly coated.