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Capellini with a smoked salmon cream sauce in a bowl with a fork.
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Capellini with a Smoked Salmon Cream Sauce

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 773kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces capellini
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 ounces shredded Parmesan
  • 6 ounces cold smoked salmon, roughly chopped
  • 2 lemons, zested and divided
  • salt and pepper to taste

optional garnish

  • ½ ounce lumpfish or paddlefish roe
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Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a small handful of salt and pasta. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente; about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water and set aside.
  • In a large skillet add cream and place over medium heat. Bring cream to a simmer and add shallot and garlic. Reduce cream by ⅓, and stir in shredded Parmesan.
  • Stir in smoked salmon, ½ of the lemon zest and pasta water. Lightly season with salt and pepper and simmer for an additional minute.
  • Add pasta and toss together until well coated. Add roe, if using and toss together. Finish with remaining lemon zest and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 773kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 767mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1547IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 346mg | Iron: 2mg