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Ingredients
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- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti recommended)
- 1 teaspoon (6 grams) kosher salt, plus additional to taste
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) butter
- ¼ cup (40 grams) minced shallots or red onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- ⅓ cup (33 grams) shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5 gram) black pepper
- 8 ounces (227 grams) smoked salmon, sliced
- ½ cup (75 grams) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons (12 grams) chives or green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, add kosher salt, and bring to a rapid boil.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced shallots for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add cream cheese, lemon juice, and ¾ cup reserved pasta water to the skillet, stirring until the cream cheese melts.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, adjust consistency with pasta water if needed, then stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold in smoked salmon and diced tomatoes until evenly mixed.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped chives or green onions.
Notes
Choose high-quality smoked salmon for the best flavor.
Adjust sauce consistency using pasta water to achieve desired texture.
Feel free to experiment with different pasta shapes to find your favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 80