The light salmon and stracchino pasta, prepared with smoked salmon, is a creamy and delicate dish.
About smoked salmon
Compared to fresh product, smoked salmon contains:
– more salt;
– more proteins;
– less fat, but this also means fewer essential fats – omega 3;
and is a valid alternative to fresh salmon.
Preserved fish – smoked fish, mackerel, and canned tuna – should be consumed occasionally.
Prediabetes and cheese
Cheese should be consumed no more than twice a week, in small doses, preferring fresh cheese to aged ones.
Stracchino is among fresh cheese, and in this recipe, I chose the light version and used just enough to make the pasta creamy without making it heavy.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 5.6 oz rigatoni
- 1.8 oz stracchino (light)
- as needed water (about 1 oz or slightly more)
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- smoked salmon (weight according to dietary plan)
- 1/2 shallot
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 4 stems parsley
- 1 small glass white wine
- as needed chopped parsley
Suggested Tools
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- 1 Braising Pan with lid preferably glass
Preparation
Precautions for hyperglycemia | prediabetes and diabetes
– creamy without cream.
In a small bowl pour:
– 50 g of light stracchino;
– 1 oz of water;
– a pinch of pepper;
* smoked salmon is naturally salty, so no need to add salt;
and vigorously mix with a fork until you get a smooth and homogeneous sauce.The consistency should resemble that of cooking cream, if too dense add a few more ml of water and mix.
Separate the slices of smoked salmon and coarsely chop them with a knife.
Peel the shallot and remove the ends.
In a pan, heat a sprinkle of garlic powder, the shallot, and a few stems of parsley to flavor.
Splash with a small glass of white wine.Remove the shallot and parsley stems from the pan.
Add the salmon, stir and briefly brown until it changes color evenly but without overcooking.Cook the pasta until al dente, drain it, and quickly rinse under running water.
Meanwhile, heat the salmon.Place the pasta in the pan with the salmon and stir.
Off the heat, add the light stracchino cream and stir to blend.Plate.
Grind a little more pepper and add chopped parsley.Your light salmon and stracchino pasta is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
The salmon and stracchino pasta is a complete dish; add your portion of vegetables to make a balanced meal or one-dish that helps keep blood sugar stable.
Storage, tips, and variations
For a fresher taste, add a sprinkle of grated lemon zest.
This recipe easily adapts to a lactose-free version.
Use whole-wheat pasta to increase fiber content.
Salmon and stracchino pasta keeps in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
Reheat in a pan with a splash of water to restore its original creaminess.
FAQ
How to recognize good smoked salmon?
When purchasing, pay attention to the label where you will find the words wild salmon or farmed salmon:
– wild salmon is more prized and more expensive and mainly feeds on crustaceans;
– farmed salmon is fed with small fish and fish and cereal-based feed.
Additional tips include:
– the color which should be uniform and blotch-free;
– the slice sizes which should be large.
What are salmon trimmings?
Salmon trimmings are derived from trimming whole sides of salmon, i.e., from the entire half of the salmon cleaned of bones, spine, head, and tail.
Salmon trimmings are less expensive and should be consumed only after cooking.How long does smoked salmon last after opening?
If you have opened the package or have leftover smoked salmon, consume it on the same day or the next day at the latest.
Store smoked salmon in the refrigerator tightly sealed with cling film.Can I use fresh salmon instead of smoked salmon?
Certainly, it just requires a few more minutes of cooking.
Can it be made without white wine?
You can substitute white wine with a bit of diluted lemon juice.
What can be used instead of stracchino?
– Greek yogurt;
– light spreadable fresh cheese such as cottage cheese, ricotta, Philadelphia;
– light pink sauce.
