Cooking with Cate
Episode 2: Lazy Girl Salmon Pasta
“I travel a lot for work, and eating out nonstop isn’t my thing. Which is why I love when I stay at Quest Apartment Hotels - I can cook in. Honestly, this Lazy Girl Salmon Pasta is so quick, easy, and nutritious that you’ll want to make it all the time. It’s nourishing, delicious, and takes just 20 minutes before you are eating. Let’s cook!"
- Cate Campbell OAM – Olympic Gold Medallist
At Quest Apartment Hotels, our fully equipped kitchens make it easy to whip up your favourite meals while you're on the road. This trending Lazy Girl Salmon Pasta has become a go-to in Cate’s rotation. It's comforting, packed with goodness, and minimal on the cleanup—perfect for a night in.
Cate’s Hot Tip: Many of the Tik Tok videos show the recipe using a whole block of feta, but I opt for half a block. Still creamy and delicious, but the full block can be quite rich and salty.
Ingredients:
1 salmon fillet
1 cup feta cheese
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes or more if you love them!
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
½ teaspoon fresh black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil), for garnish (optional)
250 g penne pasta cooked al dente
Method:
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced).
Prepare Baking Dish: In a small greased baking dish, place the salmon fillet, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily and the tomatoes are soft and juicy.
Cook Pasta: While the salmon is baking, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Mix It All Together: Remove the baking dish from the oven and use a fork to flake the salmon. Mash the feta and tomatoes to create a creamy sauce, add the spices then stir in the cooked pasta until everything is well coated.
Serve: Top with fresh herbs if desired and dig in—straight from the dish for less cleanup!
This one-pan dish is protein-packed, comforting, and takes the stress out of midweek dinners—especially when you’re away from home.
Recipe credit: Maja’s Recipes Lazy Girl Salmon Pasta.
