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Hot smoked salmon with creamy pasta and pine nuts in a blue patterned bowl, with a bowl of green beans and plate of crusty bread on the side.

Hot Smoked Salmon with Creamy Pasta and Pine Nuts

By: Deborah
This hot smoked salmon with creamy pasta with pine nuts is rich, indulgent, and packed with smoky flavour. A quick and easy dish perfect for weeknights or special occasions!
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
TOTAL: 15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 people
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 600 g (1.3 lb) pasta (see Notes)
  • 100 ml (3.6 oz) white wine
  • 142 ml (5 oz) double cream (I use Elmlea to reduce the calories - see Notes)
  • 30 g (1.1 oz) parmesan grated
  • 450 g (15.9 oz) hot smoked salmon skin removed and flaked into chunks
  • 85 g (3 oz) toasted pine nuts (see Notes)
  • green vegetables to serve (optional – see Notes)

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, bring the wine to the boil in a large frying pan, then simmer for 1 minute. Reduce the heat, stir in the cream and season well.
  • When the pasta is cooked, drain briefly and tip into the frying pan with the sauce. Add the grated parmesan and flaked salmon pieces, and mix gently together. Pile into bowls, sprinkle with pine nuts and enjoy!

Notes

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  • The original recipe says to use trofie pasta which we have used, but we think this recipe also works well with fusilli, penne or farfalle – either fresh or dried. The recipe is made even quicker when using fresh pasta!
  • Toasted pine nuts - heat a frying pan over a medium heat and toast the pine nuts in a single layer for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing frequently to get light colour on both sides.
  • Dairy-free option - use coconut or cashew cream instead of double cream.
  • The original recipe also says to serve along with a watercress salad, however, we like to have some green vegetables, eg: courgettes, green beans and/or asparagus on the side. Alternatively, stir some baby spinach, rocket leaves or peas at step 2, for added freshness.
  • Don't be put off with 'creamy' being in the name of this hot smoked salmon with creamy pasta and pine nuts recipe...if you use a lower calorie cream like Elmlea, you'll still get all the flavour without having all the calories of full fat double cream.
  • Some crusty bread is also nice to have on the side, if you fancy!
  • This hot smoked salmon with creamy pasta recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 669kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 682mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

KEYWORDS 15 minute meal, hot smoked salmon pasta recipe
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