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Oven Baked 5-Ingredient TikTok Salmon Pasta

An easy and delightful dish that features salmon and pasta in a creamy tomato sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz short pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
  • 1.5 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into large chunks
  • 2 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option) For a lighter option, use half-and-half.
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving Reserve some for serving.
  • 1 jar tomato pasta sauce (24 oz) Use your favorite marinara or tomato basil.
Seasoning and Garnish
  • 1 tsp kosher salt Or to taste.
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus extra sprigs for garnish Optional for garnish.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For greasing the baking dish, or use nonstick cooking spray.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Par-cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 5-6 minutes, then drain.
  3. In a bowl, mix heavy cream, tomato pasta sauce, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Combine the pasta with the sauce, then layer it in the baking dish with salmon chunks.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the salmon is flaky.
  3. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes, top with extra Parmesan and dill, then serve.

Notes

Serve hot with extra grated Parmesan and fresh dill. Pair with a simple salad and crusty bread for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently.