Tagliatelle with salmon and cream is a simple yet refined first course, combining the creamy sweetness of cream with the unmistakable and savory taste of smoked salmon.
The popularity of this dish comes from its incredible versatility: it’s the perfect choice for a quick lunch and comforting during the week, but it magically transforms into an elegant and highly appreciated dish for special occasions. Whether it’s Christmas Eve dinner or an important anniversary, its quick preparation and scenic presentation make it ideal for pampering your guests without any stress in the kitchen.
Now take a minute to read the recipe and then…let’s cook and eat!!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 11 oz egg tagliatelle
- 7 oz smoked salmon
- 1 cup cooking cream
- Half onion (or 1 shallot)
- to taste chopped parsley (fresh)
- Half glass white wine
- to taste black pepper (ground)
Tools
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Frying Pan
- 1 Pot
- 1 Tongs for spaghetti
Steps
Preparing tagliatelle with salmon and cream is really simple and quick, with the sauce cooking in the same time as the pasta.
First, put a large pot of water on the stove, salt it, and bring it to a boil for cooking the tagliatelle.In the meantime, finely chop the onion and sauté it in oil (without burning it) in a frying pan.
While the onion is sautéing, slice the salmon into strips, add it to the pan, and let it cook for a few minutes with the onion before deglazing with wine.When the alcohol from the wine has evaporated, add the cooking cream to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and let it cook for a few minutes over low heat until the cream has slightly thickened.
At this point, transfer the cooked (al dente) tagliatelle into the pan, add some pasta cooking water, and mix them with the cream and salmon sauce.
Finish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley and grated cheese if you like.
All that’s left is to plate and enjoy this delight😉.
Advice
For the best taste, it is recommended to consume the tagliatelle with salmon and cream immediately after preparation. In case of leftovers, store in the fridge in an airtight container for a maximum of 1 day.
Notes
As an alternative to wine, you can choose to deglaze the salmon with a shot of vodka, cognac, or brandy.
