This easy, healthy viral feta salmon pasta is gluten free, high protein, high fiber, clean eating, lower carb. In a white baking dish is freshly made pasta bake with light brown, firm, pasta, pink salmon flakes, and a creamy light red sauce from the feta and tomatoes combined. topped with fresh green microgreens.

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This Viral Feta Salmon Pasta is gluten free, high protein, and so easy to make. It’s ready in less than thirty minutes and you only need four main ingredients to bring it all together. While it’s a simple recipe, it’s packed with flavor, a creamy sauce, and warm, hearty pasta. You’ll want to save this for a quick dinner idea!

I love trying new viral recipes at home, especially when they’re higher protein! They’re delicious and make it much easier to include more protein into my day without really thinking about it. When I saw versions of this viral feta baked pasta going around, I had to try it with my own spin! Whenever I make pasta dishes, I always try to include a protein source, some vegetables for fiber, and healthy fat to really make it a balanced dish – like my Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta or Fall Protein Pasta!

Where a lot of pasta dishes go wrong is they don’t have much of a balance so they’re very carb heavy which is usually why we can experience cravings, crashing, fogginess afterwards because our blood sugar spikes and then falls too quickly. Carbs are good for you, they’re what our body uses for energy! But it’s when we pair it with protein, fats, and fiber, we have a more complete, supportive meal.

This simple dish is also loaded with nutrients. Salmon is rich in omega-3s and high quality protein, feta adds calcium and more protein, and gluten free pasta can be a great fiber-rich carb source. The cherry tomatoes add some antioxidants, fiber, fresh flavor, and you can always add more vegetables if you like! It checks all the boxes in nutrient density, texture, AND flavor.

Make sure to save this one because it might just be your next favorite comfort meal!

Why You’ll Love This

Hidden high protein – You’ll never guess that this is higher protein thanks to the feta and salmon. If you want to make it even higher protein and fiber rich – use lentil pasta!
Quick & easy –Throw everything together in a dish, bake, make pasta, combine, and enjoy.
Crowd pleaser – Who doesn’t like pasta? Even with salmon in it, the cheesy sauce the feta and tomatoes make add the best texture and flavor that this dish will please anyone.
Dietary friendly – This is gluten free, high protein, and can be made with regular pasta too.

What You’ll Need:

Salmon – I always try to get wild caught salmon because it’s more sustainable, doesn’t have added coloring, and tastes much better.
Cherry tomatoes – This helps make the “tomato sauce” and you can add any other vegetables to this too – broccoli would be delicious!
Pasta of choice – You can use gluten free or regular pasta. I love using lentil pasta for extra protein and fiber! Other great gluten free options are brown rice pasta and cassava pasta.
Feta cheese – This is what melts into the creamy, thick sauce. Look for an organic option like this Greek Style feta.
Olive oil – You can also use another neutral oil like avocado oil.
Salt & pepper

How To Make

Preheat the oven to 425F and lightly grease the bottom of a medium-sized baking dish.
Add the salmon, feta, and tomatoes to the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Bake for twenty minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked.
Cook your pasta of choice according to the package and reserve two tablespoons of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Once the salmon dish is cooked, use a fork to break apart salmon and mix everything together.
Add the cooked pasta and pasta water to the dish, mix well.
Serve and enjoy!

Recommended Tools

Medium baking dish
Medium pot – My favorite non-toxic cookware is from Caraway!
Strainer
Glass food container – Store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to three to five days.

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