Description
Creamy linguine tossed with smoked salmon, garlic, and lemon zest for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g linguine
- Butter, for frying
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 200ml half-fat crème fraîche
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 25g fresh Parmesan, grated
- 75g sliced smoked salmon, cut into strips
- Few wild rocket leaves, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to packet instructions until al dente.
- Melt a little butter in a pan over medium heat and cook the garlic until softened, about 1 minute.
- Add the crème fraîche, lemon zest, and Parmesan to the pan. Cook for 1 minute and remove from heat.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce and smoked salmon.
- Divide between two bowls and garnish with rocket leaves and a sprinkle of cheese if desired.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg