Light salmon and stracchino pasta, made with smoked salmon, is a creamy, delicate, and light dish.
Compared to fresh salmon, smoked fish contains:
– more salt;
– less fat but this also means fewer essential fats – omega 3;
– more protein;
and it represents a valid alternative to fresh salmon.
Prediabetes and cheese
Cheeses should be consumed no more than twice a week, in small amounts, preferring fresh cheeses over aged ones.
Stracchino is among the fresh cheeses; additionally, in this recipe, I chose the light version and used just enough to make the pasta creamy without making it heavy.
Light salmon and stracchino pasta is a one-dish meal as it concentrates the characteristics that distinguish a balanced meal in a single course.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 160 g rigatoni pasta
- 50 g stracchino (light)
- 2 tbsps water (or slightly more)
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- smoked salmon (portion according to dietary plan)
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 1/2 shallot
- 4 stems parsley
- 1 shot white wine
- to taste chopped parsley
Suggested Tools
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- 1 Pan with preferably glass lid
Preparation
In a small bowl, pour:
– 50 g of light stracchino;
– 2 tbsps of water;
– a pinch of pepper;
and vigorously emulsify with a fork until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous sauce.The consistency should resemble that of cooking cream; if it is too thick, add a few more milliliters of water and mix.
Separate the slices of smoked salmon and chop them roughly with a knife.
In a pan, heat a dusting of garlic powder, half a shallot, and a few parsley stems to flavor.
Splash with a shot 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 it.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 stir.
With the heat off, add the light stracchino cream, the chopped parsley, and mix to blend.Plate it.
Grind a bit more pepper.Your light salmon and stracchino pasta is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
Storage, Tips, and Variations
Use whole wheat pasta to increase the fiber content.
For an even creamier light salmon and stracchino pasta, and if you have no portion limits, you can increase the amount of stracchino.
For a lactose-free version, you can use lactose-free stracchino.
For a fresher taste, add a sprinkle of grated lemon zest.
The salmon and stracchino pasta can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
Reheat it in a pan with a drop of water to restore its original creaminess.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use fresh salmon instead of smoked salmon?
Of course, it just requires a few more minutes of cooking time.
What can be used instead of stracchino?
– Greek yogurt;
– light spreadable fresh cheese – cottage cheese, ricotta, Philadelphia;
– light cocktail sauce based on ricotta and tomato sauce.Can it be made without white wine?
You can replace the white wine with a bit of lemon juice diluted in water.
