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Smoked Salmon Pasta Carbonara

Smoked Salmon Pasta Carbonara: Easy and Indulgent Recipe Twist

An indulgent twist on classic carbonara featuring smoked salmon. Easy to prepare and deliciously creamy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 284 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • bowl

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Salmon

  • 14.1 oz linguine pasta (400g)
  • 5.2 oz smoked salmon (150g)
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • fresh parsley small bunch
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the linguine or long pasta shape of your choice. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, cut the smoked salmon into thin strips and finely chop some fresh parsley (this is optional but I think it adds a nice freshness to the pasta).
  • Next, add the eggs to a bowl and whisk together, add the grated parmesan and a good pinch of salt and pepper, stir to combine.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it back into the pot you cooked it in. Sprinkle over the strips of salmon then add the whisked eggs and parmesan mixture, immediately stir the pasta to coat it evenly in egg and to distribute the salmon throughout the pasta evenly.
  • Tip: wait exactly 1 minute before pouring over the egg mixture. If the pasta is too hot the eggs will scramble but if it's too cool the eggs will remain raw.
  • The pasta should be creamy and evenly coated in sauce. Divide the smoked salmon pasta between bowls and top with a scattering of chopped parsley and an extra grinding of pepper, serve.

Notes

You could use chives instead of parsley. Make sure you wait about 1 minute before adding the eggs so they don’t scramble. This pasta is best eaten immediately, it doesn’t reheat or freeze well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 27.8gProtein: 19.2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.75gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.65gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 545mgPotassium: 76.2mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 532.5IUVitamin C: 9.3mgCalcium: 60.7mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword carbonara, easy dinner, Indulgent meal, pasta, Quick Recipe, smoked salmon
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