Spinach Pasta with Salmon and Cream Sauce |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The subtle flavors and the ravishing colors combine to make this dish a unique experience. Ingredients:
2 cups heavy cream |
4 tablespoons sweet butter |
7 teaspoons salt |
1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg |
1 lb fresh spinach pasta, narrower noodles preferred |
1 tablespoon grated imported parmesan cheese |
1 1/2-2 cups flaked poached salmon, all skin and bones removed |
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill, plus additional dill sprigs for garnish |
Directions:
1. Bring the cream and half of the butter to a simmer in a small saucepan.
2. Add 1 tsp.
3. of the salt, and the nutmeg, continue to simmer until cream is reduced by about one third.
4. Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot, add remaining 6 tsp.
5. of salt, and drop in the noodles.
6. Meanwhile, stir grated Parmesan, then the flaked salmon and 1/3 cup shopped dill into the cream, and remove from heat.
7. Remember, fresh pasta is ready in 2 to 3 minutes at the most.
8. Drain pasta, return it to the hot pan and toss with remaining butter until butter is melted.
9. Divide pasta equally among 6 heated plates and spoon salmon cream sauce over each portion.
10. Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill and serve at once.
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