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Close up image of salmon pasta bake in a casserole dish on a wire rack.

Salmon Pasta Bake

Emily
Comforting and cozy salmon pasta bake.
Filled with canned salmon, cherry tomatoes, boiled eggs, and peas, this dish is sure to please.
Topped with crispy panko breadcrumb and Parmesan cheese, this salmon pasta bake is something you just have to try.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Western
Servings 4 to 6 serves
Calories 504 kcal

Equipment

  • I used a 30 cm x 22 cm (11.80 inches x 8.66 inches) baking dish that can hold about 2 litres of liquid.

Ingredients
  

  • 280 grams (9.88 ounces) dried pasta such as spirals, tube pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium (120 grams, 4.23 ounces) Brown Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon (1-2 cloves) minced garlic
  • 335 grams (11.82 ounces) canned salmon, drained
  • 80 grams (2.82 ounces) frozen peas, defrosted
  • 250 grams (8.82 ounces) cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon Mustard optional
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup (188 ml/grams, 6.63 ounces) heavy whipping cream, thickened cream, or milk
  • ¾ cup (188 ml/grams, 6.63 ounces) stock of choice, stuch as vegetable stock, chicken stock, or water
  • 50 grams (1.76 ounces) Green onions (spring onions), finely chopped
  • 3 hard boiled eggs roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup (30 grams, 1.06 ounces) parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • ¾ cup (40 grams, 1.41 ounces) bread crumbs, such as panko breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F).
  • Cook your pasta according to packet instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat butter in a medium sized saucepan. Once hot, add the finely chopped brown onion and cook until the onions are soft and lightly browned.
  • Next add the minced garlic, and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn your garlic.
  • Add the drained canned salmon and fry for 1 – 2 minutes, breaking up any chunks. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Next, add the green peas, cherry tomatoes, dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
  • Reduce heat to low, add the cream, stock, green onions, roughly chopped hard boiled eggs, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Turn off heat and mix through the cooked and drained pasta.
  • Transfer into casserole dish, making sure the top sits flat. (see note 1).
  • In a small mixing bowl combine the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Spread the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs mixture over the top of the pasta bake evenly.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until it is golden brown on top. Once baked, remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  1. You could use the back of a spoon or spatula to level the top of the pasta bake.