How to Make CREAMY SALMON PASTA Like an Italian in 15 Minutes

By Vincenzo's Plate · 15 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Slice the salmon into thin strips and set aside.
2. Heat about 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring often, until golden brown. If it sticks or burns, add a splash of water and keep cooking.
3. Stir in the parsley, adding a little more oil if needed, and mix well.
4. Bring 1 litre of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt, stir to dissolve, then add the pasta and stir once to prevent sticking. Cook according to the package instructions.
5. While the pasta cooks, grate the lemon zest over the pan, as much as you like. Squeeze the lemon juice through a small sieve to catch the seeds, then add the juice to the pan and mix.
6. Add the capers, a small pinch of salt and black pepper to taste, and stir.
7. Once the pasta is nearly done, reserve a mug of pasta water. Drain the pasta and add it straight to the pan with the sauce.
8. Add a splash of pasta water and toss to coat. Add more pasta water gradually if the pasta looks dry.
9. Stir in the cream cheese until it melts into a creamy sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.
10. Turn off the heat, stir in half the salmon, and reserve the rest for garnish. Toss once more, adding pasta water if dry.

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