Tagliatelli with a Creamy Smoked Salmon Sauce
Dive into a luxurious weeknight dinner with this Tagliatelle with a Creamy Smoked Salmon Sauce—a dish that marries simplicity with indulgence. Perfectly al dente tagliatelle is embraced by a rich, velvety sauce featuring delicate strips of smoked salmon, heavy cream, and a touch of zesty lemon for balance. Aromatic garlic and nutty Parmesan cheese add depth, while a sprinkle of fresh dill ties the flavors together with a bright, herby finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this elegant pasta recipe is ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a restaurant-quality meal at home. Pair it with a crisp white wine and enjoy a taste of gourmet sophistication in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Tagliatelle
- 150 grams Smoked salmon
- 250 ml Heavy cream
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- to taste Salt
- to taste Ground black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tagliatelle according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant but not browned.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and stir gently to combine with the garlic. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the cream begins to thicken slightly.
Cut the smoked salmon into bite-sized strips and add them to the skillet. Stir to incorporate, letting the salmon warm through for 1-2 minutes.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the sauce. Stir until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes creamy.
Season the sauce with salt and ground black pepper to taste, keeping in mind that smoked salmon can be salty.
Toss the cooked tagliatelle into the skillet with the sauce. Use tongs to gently coat the pasta in the creamy smoked salmon mixture. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce and ensure it coats the noodles evenly.
Sprinkle the fresh chopped dill over the pasta and give it one final stir.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese or dill if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 135.0 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.6 g | 383% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 644 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 4334 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.3 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 90.2 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.7 mcg | 128% | |
| Calcium | 673 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 808 mg | 17% | |
*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.
