Smoked Salmon Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
600 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoked Salmon Pasta
Description
This dish features rigatoni pasta cooked al dente and tossed in a sauce made from heavy cream, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and frozen peas. The garlic gently infuses the cream for a mild aromatic base, while the Parmesan adds a nutty savoriness. Canned straw mushrooms contribute a delicate texture and flavor. Smoked salmon slices are folded into the warm sauce at the end, infusing the dish with their smoky depth without overpowering the creaminess.
The sauce achieves a medium thickness, enough to cling to each pasta tube without becoming overly dense. This balance is attained by whisking the ingredients together on the stove just long enough to marry flavors and soften the peas. Optionally, crushed red pepper flakes offer a subtle heat contrast to the creamy, tender components.
Served immediately with extra Parmesan sprinkled on top, this pasta works well for a weekday meal that feels special. The hearty rigatoni shapes hold the sauce inside their tubes, ensuring each forkful is flavorful. The recipe encourages user feedback for any adjustments, emphasizing flexibility in seasoning and heat.
Ingredients
- 4 cups rigatoni pasta uncooked
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese , finely grated, plus extra for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups peas frozen
- 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 6 ounces smoked salmon , thinly sliced
- 12 ounce straw mushrooms look on the International aisle, canned
- crushed red pepper , optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, cook the 4 cups rigatoni according to package directions for al dente. Salt the water well.
- Drain the pasta, set aside. Return the same (empty) sauce pan to the stove top. Add the 1 cup heavy cream and 2 garlic cloves. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Whisk in the 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Lastly, add the6 ounces smoked salmon and 12 ounce can straw mushrooms. Stir for an additional 3-4 minutes. The mixture should be thicker than when you started, but not super thick and creamy.
- Serve the salmon and sauce over the pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper (optional).
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 600 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 600kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1180mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1425IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 22.6mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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