Tagliolini with Salmon and Béchamel is a delicate and refined first course, simple yet very tasty.
It’s a quick recipe made with fresh and smoked salmon, all made creamy by the béchamel.
It’s a dish that kids love too, and it’s perfect for important occasions like Christmas holidays.
The tagliolini can be served directly on the plate or, for a more elegant version, inside baskets made with grated parmesan.
A simple and quick idea for those who don’t have much time in the kitchen but still want to present a good tasty dish.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Tagliolini with Salmon and Béchamel
- 5.3 oz Fresh Salmon
- 2.5 oz Smoked Salmon
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 0.6 cup Béchamel
- 2 tbsp Vodka or White Wine
- 1 pinch Nutmeg
- to taste Salt
- 1 sprig Dill
- 10.5 oz Tagliolini
Tools
- Pan
- Pot
Preparation for Tagliolini with Salmon and Béchamel
Clean the salmon from skin and bones and cut it into cubes. Slice the smoked salmon as well, leaving some aside for the final decoration. Take a pan, add the butter and fresh salmon, sauté for a few minutes, then add the vodka or wine and let it evaporate.
Add the smoked salmon, mix everything well, and cook for about 2 minutes.
In the meantime, bring water to a boil in a pot for cooking the pasta.
Take the béchamel already prepared, or make it at home.
Pour it into the pan with the salmon, season with nutmeg and a pinch of salt, and mix the ingredients well.
PARMESAN OR GRANA CHEESE BASKETS
Pour the pasta into the boiling water, salt, stir and cook as indicated on the package.
If you want to serve it in a parmesan basket, use 6 tablespoons of grated cheese for each basket.
Pour it onto a baking sheet with parchment paper and melt it, before it cools place it on a container to shape the basket.Drain the pasta, transfer it to the sauce pan, and mix it carefully to flavor it well.
Serve immediately, garnish with some green sprigs and smoked salmon pieces.
Anna recommends…
Tagliolini can be replaced with tagliatelle or pappardelle, and the béchamel with cooking cream.
For other salmon recipes click here.
What can I substitute salmon with?
You can use other smoked fish slices of tuna or swordfish, or shrimp.
What if I don’t have béchamel?
You can make it at home, Béchamel with toasted roux or substitute with cooking cream or creamy cheese.
