Smoked Salmon Penne
Indulge in the creamy, elegant flavors of Smoked Salmon Penne, a perfect blend of gourmet ingredients and simplicity. This quick and easy pasta dish features al dente penne tossed in a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce made with rich cream cheese, heavy cream, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. Tender pieces of smoked salmon add a savory, smoky depth, while fresh dill and grated Parmesan elevate every bite with herby and cheesy goodness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve it hot, garnished with extra dill and Parmesan for a restaurant-quality finish that's sure to impress. Perfect keywords for search engines include smoked salmon pasta, creamy penne recipe, and quick seafood dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 100 grams cream cheese
- 200 grams smoked salmon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream and cream cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Mix in the chopped smoked salmon and cook for 2 minutes to heat through.
Add the lemon juice, fresh dill, and grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Stir until well combined.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, use the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, to thin it out.
Toss the cooked penne pasta in the sauce until evenly coated.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh dill and grated Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.3 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.4 g | 422% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 437 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 3772 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 302.5 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 113.5 g | 227% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.2 mcg | 171% | |
| Calcium | 696 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1423 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
