How to Make Pasta with Creamy Smoked Salmon and Dill - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most luxurious and delicious pasta dishes you can make is Pasta with Creamy Smoked Salmon and Dill. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner at home, as it combines the rich and smoky flavor of the salmon with a creamy and decadent sauce, all served over perfectly cooked pasta. The addition of fresh dill adds a pop of freshness and brightness to the dish, making it a well-balanced and truly memorable meal.

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • sea salt to taste
  • 2 ½ cups chopped smoked salmon
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Fill a large pot with water. Add sea salt to taste, and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Drain penne well, and reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
  • Return penne and reserved cup of pasta water to the empty pot and place over medium-low heat.
  • Stir smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill, green onions, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper into pasta until cream cheese is melted, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    418 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 811mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 302mg