Quick and Delicious Healthy Salmon and Brie Cheese Pasta Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes

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🍝 Healthy Salmon & Brie Cheese Pasta Recipe – 100% Pure Ingredients

Are you searching for a creamy pasta that's healthy, and bursting with authentic flavor? This salmon and brie cheese pasta is created without any heavy cream or added salt! Initially, I was concerned it might be bland, but the natural flavors shone through beautifully. Each bite was fresh, rich, and incredibly satisfying.

This recipe has been gaining popularity in U.S. cooking circles, so I decided to try it, and now I understand why it's trending! From now on, I'm all for roasting veggies before mixing them with pasta. It truly makes a difference.

The magic unfolds as the salmon and vegetables slowly roast in the oven, releasing deep, rich flavors that merge into a deliciously creamy sauce. You can easily adjust the thickness with pasta water, making it completely customizable. Honestly, if you were here with me, I'd offer you a forkful right now. It's that good!😋

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🍽 Ingredients (Serves 3)

• 2 salmon fillets (about 7 oz each)

• 5 oz brie cheese or feta (about ¼ of a Costco-sized wheel)

• Plenty of tomatoes (use as much as you like-any variety works)

• A big handful of fresh spinach

• 1 heaping tablespoon minced garlic

• Olive oil

• Thyme (or Italian seasoning)

• Black pepper

• Capers (optional) - here’s the link

• Lemon

capers https://a.co/d/f34ytqJ

📍 A generous squeeze of lemon juice really balances out the richness.

📍 Adjust the sauce thickness using reserved pasta water.

📍 I often use Roma tomatoes because they’re the cheapest in my area, but feel free to use whatever is easiest to find near you-it all works great.

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🥣 Recipe

1. Drizzle olive oil generously in a Dutch oven or oven-safe dish.

2. Layer the brie cheese, salmon, tomatoes, garlic, capers, spinach, and ½ teaspoon of thyme (or Italian seasoning) on top.

   📍 Roasted garlic adds amazing flavor here—feel free to pile it on! Whole cloves, sliced, whatever you have.

3. Cover the dish and bake at 425°F (about 220°C) for 30–40 minutes.

4. No extra salt is needed because the cheese adds the perfect amount of saltiness. But after baking, taste it. If you prefer it a little saltier, feel free to add a pinch.

5. Once everything is roasted, mash the ingredients together well. Add your cooked pasta and toss everything until well combined, using reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency to your liking.

6. Finish by topping with Parmigiano cheese and fresh basil; this really takes the flavors to the next level.

   
   
   
   

   

   
   
   
   

   

   💡tip: Squeeze lots of fresh lemon juice over your bowl before eating! It cuts through the richness, brightens the flavor, and even helps balance the creamy texture beautifully. 🍋

   
   

📌 Tip

• Bake covered at 425°F for 30–40 minutes, but keep an eye on things—cooking time may vary slightly depending on the amount of veggies and your oven’s performance. It’s worth checking once during baking.

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✨ Variations & Ideas

• Replace the salmon with chicken or shrimp! If you choose chicken breast, season it lightly with salt and pepper before slicing and adding it to the dish. Shrimp can be used directly.

• Experiment with different vegetables such as bell peppers, poblano peppers, eggplant, cauliflower, or zucchini. Just a note: using too many green vegetables might lead to a slightly murky color, so it's a good idea to add extra tomatoes for a more vibrant look.

• Want to skip the pasta? Mix everything with rice for a Korean-style risotto experience.

This recipe is a true lifesaver: just put everything in the oven, and in 30 minutes, you'll have a wholesome, luxurious meal. It's perfect for impressing guests or for those weekends when you're too tired to cook but still want to serve something delicious and homemade for the family. Highly recommend!