The light salmon and stracchino pasta, with smoked salmon, is irresistibly creamy!
Delicate and light, it wins over all palates.
Compared to fresh fish, smoked fish contains:
• more salt;
• less fat, which also means fewer essential fats [omega 3];
• more protein;
and it is a valid alternative to fresh salmon.
The light salmon and stracchino pasta is a unique dish as it combines the characteristics of a balanced meal in a single course.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 5.6 oz penne rigate
- 1.8 oz stracchino (light)
- 1 fl oz water (or a little more)
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- smoked salmon (weight as per dietary plan)
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 1/2 shallot
- 4 parsley stems
- 1 shot white wine
- to taste chopped parsley
Suggested Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Pan
Preparation
In a bowl, pour:
• 50 ml of light stracchino;
• 25 ml of water;
• the pepper;
and whisk vigorously with a fork until you get a homogeneous sauce.
The consistency should be like cooking cream; if it is thick, add a few more ml of water and blend.Separate the slices of smoked salmon and chop them coarsely with a knife.
In a pan, heat a sprinkle of garlic powder, half a shallot, and a few parsley stems to flavor.
Deglaze with a shot of white wine.
Using kitchen tongs, remove the shallot and parsley stems from the pan.Add the salmon, stir, and sauté until it changes color evenly without overcooking it as it will be heated later.
Cook the pasta, rinse it under running water, and drain it.
Meanwhile, heat the salmon.
Pour the pasta into the pan with the salmon and mix.With the flame off, add the light stracchino, chopped parsley, and mix to combine.
Plate.
Grind some more pepper.Your light salmon and stracchino pasta is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
Variations
For an even creamier light salmon and stracchino pasta, and if you don’t have gram limits, you can increase the amount of stracchino.
What can be used instead of stracchino?
• Greek yogurt;
• light spreadable fresh cheese [cottage cheese, ricotta, Philadelphia];
• light pink sauce based on ricotta and tomato sauce.
Also try the creamy light whole wheat farfalle with salmon without cream.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
About smoked salmon
Compared to fresh fish, smoked salmon contains:
• more salt;
• less fat, which also means fewer essential fats [omega 3];
• more protein;
and it is a valid alternative to fresh salmon.Can I use fresh salmon instead of smoked salmon?
Alternatively, you can use fresh salmon.
