Short Pasta with Salmon and Walnuts, Pasta Corta con Salmone e Noci: Pasta with smoked salmon is a classic romantic dish, but it can be a little boring. Here's a more interesting variation that also includes walnuts, presented by Beppe Bigazzi on an Italian cooking show. For two:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 4-5 walnut meats, chopped
- 2-3 ounces (50-75 g) smoked salmon, shredded
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Salt & pepper
- Flour, for thickening (optional)
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- 1/2 pound (200 g) short pasta, along the lines of farfalle (bow ties).
Preparation:
Bring salted pasta water to a boil and while the pasta is cooking sauté the garlic in the oil in a skillet, discarding it when it has browned. Add the nutmeats, cook them for a few minutes, then add the salmon and season lightly. Add the cream and heat through, thickening the sauce with a little flour if you want. Drain the pasta and turn it into the skillet. Toss over a brisk flame for a minute, stir in the minced parsley, and serve.
Note: We have also made this with salted smoked tuna; it was quite good, and perhaps a little more interesting than the dish made with salmon.
Note: We have also made this with salted smoked tuna; it was quite good, and perhaps a little more interesting than the dish made with salmon.
