Description
A quick and elegant creamy salmon pasta that combines silky sauce and flaky salmon with fettuccine or linguine.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the salmon fillets and cook until they are cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and flake into large pieces.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the cream sauce and toss to coat.
- Gently fold in the flaked salmon.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the salmon and ensure the cream isn’t cold when added to the pan for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian