Description
A quick and creamy smoked salmon pasta dish that is both delicious and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine or linguine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with the reserved pasta water, smoked salmon, and Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to combine, allowing the sauce to coat the pasta evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh dill or parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat Greek yogurt.
- Add sautéed spinach or peas for extra vegetables and color in the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg