Creamy Alfredo Salmon & Broccoli Pasta Bake

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Creamy Alfredo Salmon & Broccoli Pasta Bake (with Air-Fried Salmon + Carbone Sauce)

Let’s be honest—some nights, you just need dinner to get it done. But other nights, you want something that tastes like a hug in a bowl. This Creamy Alfredo Salmon & Broccoli Pasta Bake delivers both. It’s one of those “lazy luxury” meals , super easy to put together, but tastes like you ordered it at your favorite cozy restaurant.
I started with one of my favorite shortcuts: Carbone Alfredo Sauce—rich, velvety, and packed with flavor straight from the jar. Then I took things up a notch with air-fried salmon, seasoned to perfection with a bold blend of spices (yes, I’m talking onion, garlic, paprika, cayenne, and a little magic from Chef Paul’s Seafood Seasoning + Trader Joe’s garlicky spicy blend). Toss in some sautéed broccoli for balance and freshness, and you’ve got a well-rounded dinner that feelsfancy without the hours in the kitchen.
What ties it all together? A generous handful of freshly grated parmesan stirred into the pasta and sprinkled on top before a quick bake in the oven. The result is creamy, cheesy, golden perfection, ideal for busy weeknights, date nights in, or feeding a hungry family with zero complaints.
If you’re short on time but still craving something hearty and flavorful, this recipe is about to become a go-to in your kitchen.
Let’s get into it. 👩🏽‍🍳✨

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 8 oz pasta penne, rigatoni, or fusilli work great
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 jar Carbone Alfredo Sauce
  • Olive oil
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese for mixing + topping
Salmon Seasonings:
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Paprika
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Chef Paul’s Seafood Magic
  • Trader Joe’s Garlicky Spicy Seasoning Blend
Broccoli Seasonings:
  • Garlic powder
  • Vegetable seasoning like Herbamare or a salt-free veggie blend

Method
 

Air Fry the Salmon:
  1. Pat salmon dry, rub with olive oil, and season generously with the spice blend listed above.
  2. Air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes until cooked through and slightly crisp on the edges.
Cook Pasta:
  1. Boil in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sauté the Broccoli:
  1. In a large pot, cook broccoli with olive oil, garlic powder, and vegetable seasoning until tender (5–7 minutes).
Mix It Up:
  1. In the same pot, add cooked pasta, flaked salmon, and the full jar of Carbone Alfredo sauce.
  2. Stir in a generous amount of freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Bake:
  1. Pour everything into a baking dish.
  2. Top with more parmesan and bake at 375°F for 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

This pasta bake is creamy, comforting, and SO flavorful. It’s an easy dinner that feels a little fancy—without the fuss. Save this for your next cozy night in or meal prep day. You won’t regret it.
🧡 Want more recipes like this? Be sure to check out the Recipes section at iamraeknight.com!

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