Farfalle pasta with smoked salmon and zucchini
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
603 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian
Farfalle pasta with smoked salmon and zucchini
Description
This recipe features farfalle pasta, cooked al dente, tossed in a cream sauce infused with fresh ginger and orange zest. The sauce starts with sautéed garlic and zucchini cubes cooked until translucent, then smoked salmon pieces are added for a mild smoky taste. The mixture is finished by stirring in heavy cream combined with ginger and zest, which simmers gently to meld the flavors and thicken the sauce.
The dish balances the smooth, rich cream with the freshness of zucchini and aromatic notes from the ginger and orange zest, complementing the distinctive, smoky salmon. The farfalle's bowtie shape holds the sauce well, giving each bite a coated yet light feel.
Serve this pasta as a satisfying main course, relying on the combination of smoked fish and fresh vegetables for a uniquely flavored meal. It pairs well with light salads or steamed greens.
Notes suggest substituting farfalle with penne or similar pasta shapes and swapping zucchini for peas or asparagus, allowing customization based on availability or preference.
Ingredients
- 400 g farfalle pasta aka bow tie, 14oz
- 150 g smoked salmon 5.5oz
- 1-2 zucchini
- 2 garlic peeled and crushed, cloves
- 200 ml heavy cream Italian panna di cucina or thick double cream, 7floz
- 2-3 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ginger grated, fresh
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- salt for pasta and to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put a large pan of water onto boil for the pasta. When it starts to boil add some salt and bring to the boil again.
- In the meantime, wash the zucchini, pat dry and cut off the ends. Cut the zucchini lengthwise in 4 parts. Cut each quarter in two and cut into cubes.
- Put the cream in a bowl and mix in the grated ginger, a little orange zest and some black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan or skillet and add the crushed garlic cloves. As soon as the garlic begins to soften, add the zucchini and sauté for a couple of minutes.
- As soon as the zucchini become translucent, add the smoked salmon in pieces. Remove the garlic.
- Cook the salmon with the zucchini for a couple of minutes then add the cream mixture.
- Turn down the heat, stir well and allow to cook for 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the packet. When the pasta is ready, save a cup of the cooking water, drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Mix well. If it seems dry, add a little of the pasta cooking water.
- Serve immediately with a sprinkling of orange zest, and pepper if required.
Notes
- If farfalle pasta is not available, penne or other small pasta tubes can be used as substitutes.
- Vegetables like peas or asparagus can replace zucchini for variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 603 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 603kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 888IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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