15 Minute Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta
This elegant Smoked Salmon Pasta is ready in 15 minutes! A no cook creamy sauce with dill and lemon makes this the easiest, most impressive weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 10 oz dried pasta fettuccine, linguine, etc.
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup crème fraîche
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 7 oz smoked salmon chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons capers optional
- 1 cup frozen peas optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions.
- 3 minutes before pasta is done, add broccoli (and peas, if using) to the pot.
- Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Drain pasta and broccoli and return to the hot pot.
- Immediately add crème fraîche, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and smoked salmon (and capers, if using) to the pot. Toss gently to combine.
- Add splashes of reserved pasta water until the sauce is creamy and clings to the pasta.
- Season with black pepper and salt to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Crème Fraîche Substitute: An equal amount of full fat sour cream can be used in a pinch.
- Fresh Dill is Key: The flavor of fresh dill is essential to this dish. If you must use dried, use only 1 teaspoon.
- Pasta Water: Don't skip reserving the starchy pasta water! It's the key to transforming the ingredients into a smooth, restaurant quality sauce.