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Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta

A rich and elegant pasta dish made with silky cream sauce, smoked salmon, and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Italian, Modern
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta fettuccine or linguine
  • 6 oz smoked salmon sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh dill chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain.
  2. Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add cream and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add smoked salmon and gently warm through.
  6. Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
  7. Finish with lemon juice and fresh dill. Serve immediately.

Notes

Add spinach or capers for extra flavor.