Pasta with smoked salmon and heavy cream

Name: Pasta con salmone affumicato e panna
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 porzioni
Ingredients: 400 g di pasta, come farfalle, tagliatelle o penne; 150 g di salmone affumicato a listarelle; 150 ml di panna fresca; 2 cipollotti affettati sottilmente; Aneto fresco oppure prezzemolo, quanto basta; Scorza di mezzo limone; Olio extravergine d’oliva, quanto basta; Sale, quanto basta; Pepe bianco, quanto basta; Grana Padano grattugiato, facoltativo; Vodka per sfumare, facoltativa

Pasta con salmone affumicato e panna

Creamy first course ready in 15 minutes

Creamy pasta with smoked salmon, heavy cream, scallion, lemon and dill, ready in a short time.

17 min

4 servings

Easy

Pasta with smoked salmon and heavy cream it's a first course creamy and contemporary, designed to bring an elegant result to the table with essential preparation. heavy cream wraps the pasta with a soft consistency, while the scallion It introduces a delicately aromatic note. Smoked salmon adds savory flavor and a tender texture, which should be preserved by avoiding direct cooking. Lemon zest lightens the overall flavor with a fresh nuance, while dill completes the flavor profile with its characteristic herbaceous note. The technique relies on the controlled heat of the sauce and the addition of salmon. off the heat, so the residual heat from the pasta warms it without cooking it. This dish is part of contemporary Italian cuisine and is perfect for quick dinners where meticulous preparation is desired.

Instructions

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Prepare the sauce

3 min

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in one skillet capacious over low heat. Join the scallions and let them wilt for 3 minutes, until they become soft without taking on color. Pour the heavy cream and heat it without boiling, then add the lemon zest, salt, and white pepper. The sauce is ready when it is hot and smooth.

Cook the pasta

9 min

Cook the pasta in salted water until it reaches a consistency al denteDrain it, keeping the cooking water, then pour it into the skillet with the sauce heavy creamStir to distribute the seasoning evenly; if necessary, thin the sauce with a little cooking water.

Add the salmon off the heat

Take off the skillet from the heat. Add the smoked salmon into thin strips and fresh dill, then mix gently. The residual heat should warm the salmon without cooking it: keep it soft and fragrant, then serve immediately.

Chef's Tips

Add the salmon only off the heat, because the residual heat of the pasta warms it without drying it out or altering its consistency.