Luxurious Lemon and Smoked Salmon Pasta Delight

Ingredients

- 12 oz pasta (such as fettuccine or linguine)
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 6 oz smoked salmon, sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pasta:
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

2. Toast the Pine Nuts:
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pine nuts. Toast them for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

3. Sauté the Aromatics:
In the same skillet, add the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions, sautéing for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.

4. Deglaze the Pan:
Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly, scraping any bits from the bottom of the skillet.

5. Make the Cream Sauce:
Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Allow the mixture to gently simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.

6. Combine Ingredients:
Add the cooked pasta and smoked salmon strips to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta thoroughly with the sauce. Stir in the freshly ground black pepper and toasted pine nuts.

7. Finish with Freshness:
Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the pasta and give it a final toss to combine all ingredients well.

8. Serve:
Transfer the pasta to a serving dish. Garnish with lemon wedges for a fresh burst of flavor right before eating.

Total Time

PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Smoked Salmon Pasta, Lemon Cream Sauce, Gourmet Lunch, Easy Pasta Recipe, Creamy Salmon Dish, Elegant Lunch Idea, Parsley Garnish, Pine Nuts Topping, Quick Lemon Pasta, Fancy Salmon Recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2460 calories

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