A typical pasta dish born in the 80s in Italy and made famous over time by the world of catering of that era, then incorporated into the culinary habits of many families.
Even today, salmon pasta is very popular and continues to be made almost everywhere. The reason for its success is surely due to its taste, generally universal and appreciated by almost everyone, including children.
Personally, I have always appreciated it since I was young and I still find myself preparing it at home, although not very often. I like to make it quite simply, without onion, using very few ingredients necessary for its preparation.
You will only need some salmon trimmings, a pat of butter, heavy cream, and a splash of brandy to give it an extra touch. Preparing it is extremely simple because it doesn’t require any special skills. You just need to sauté the salmon in a pat of butter, deglaze with brandy, and then add the cream. This way, you will have already created the sauce to finally combine with the pasta.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
For the salmon pasta
- 10.5 oz salmon trimmings
- 1 package heavy cream
- 1 pat butter
- 1 tbsp brandy
- 7 oz pasta
- to taste parsley
Tools
- Pots
Steps
To make the salmon pasta
Start by melting a pat of butter in a nonstick saucepan over medium heat. You can also use margarine if you prefer or extra virgin olive oil.
Continue by adding the salmon trimmings once the butter has melted, and mix everything well with a wooden spoon. Sauté for about 3 minutes.
At this point, to give it a unique touch, add a tablespoon of brandy to deglaze, stir, and let the alcohol completely evaporate before moving on to the next step.
Proceed by adding a package of heavy cream, then continue stirring until the salmon and cream create a single, homogeneous sauce. Once mixed, turn off the heat.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water, and once it has reached the desired cooking level, transfer it with a slotted spoon into the saucepan with the sauce. Turn the heat back on for a few seconds and let it cook for a few minutes, stirring continuously. Add a few ladles of cooking water if necessary.
To finish, place a portion of salmon pasta on a plate and garnish with fresh parsley before serving at the table!
Tip!
If you want a more liquid and creamy effect, add cooking water to achieve the desired effect.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use smoked salmon
Of course, but it will be more expensive and perhaps less tasty since the trimmings are sometimes saltier, and thus there is no need to add more in the sauce.
