Mouthwatering Smoked Salmon Pasta

A really quick, easy sauce for pasta asciutta (dry pasta). This smoked salmon pasta recipe is not overloaded with sauce but one that appreciates the simple smokiness of good smoked salmon. Serve sprinkled with some Parmesan or garnished with some parsley. This is not a creamy, thick sauce: just one that brings out the simple yet fantastic flavors of smoked salmon.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1(8 ounce) packagelinguine pasta

  • 1tablespoonbutter

  • 1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

  • 1shallot, minced

  • 3tablespoonsmilk

  • 1ouncesmoked salmon, cut into small pieces

  • 1tablespoonreduced-fat cream cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook linguine in boiling water until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons pasta water.

  2. Melt butter with olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat; when mixture begins to bubble, add shallots and cook until softened. Stir milk, salmon, and cream cheese into shallots. Mix in reserved pasta water until incorporated.

  3. Transfer salmon mixture to a large serving bowl. Add linguine; toss until evenly combined.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories577
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g
23%
Saturated Fat
6g
32%
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
194mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
87g
32%
Dietary Fiber
4g
14%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
20g
Vitamin C
2mg
10%
Calcium
71mg
5%
Iron
4mg
21%
Potassium
367mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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