Description
Indulge in this quick and easy creamy hot smoked salmon pasta, perfect for a weeknight meal. Enjoy the rich, smoky flavor of salmon enveloped in a luscious, velvety sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 small shallot, finely diced (or 1/4 small onion)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or crème fraîche
- 1/2 cup (120ml) reserved pasta water (plus more if needed)
- 4 oz (115g) hot smoked salmon, flaked
- 1/2 cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes, squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 to 1.5 cups of pasta water. Drain pasta and set aside.
- 2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté shallot until softened (3-4 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3. Pour in heavy cream (or crème fraîche) and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, allowing sauce to thicken slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4. Add drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat. Gently fold in flaked hot smoked salmon, Parmesan cheese, and most of the fresh dill and parsley.
- 5. If sauce is too thick, add more reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately, garnished with remaining herbs and extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins