Smoked Salmon Pasta
Ingredients8 ounces spaghetti (or other) pasta
Salt 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/3 cup chopped shallots (can substitute onions) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup cream 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp lemon zest (divided into 1 Tbsp and 1 Tbsp) 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill 4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into bite sized pieces Fresh ground black pepper |
Recipe |
1. Heat a large pot of water to the boil. Add 1tsp salt.
2. Toast pine nuts in a skillet until lightly brown and fragrant, set aside. 3. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta to the pot. Cook uncovered on high heat at a rolling boil. Cool until al dente. 4. Prepare the sauce: In a large skillet heat olive oil on medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, cook for 2 minutes, then add white wine, lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp of lemon zest. Increase heat and boil liquid down to half. 5. If you want slightly creamy sauce, add the cream and let it boil for a minute longer. 6. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Add back some of the pasta cooking liquid if pasta is a little dry. 7. Add the smoked salmon, toasted pine nuts, dill, and the remaining lemon zest. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Serve hot. |