Spinach Pasta with Salmon and Cream Sauce

Sharon123's Note:

The subtle flavors and the ravishing colors combine to make this dish a unique experience.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons sweet butter
• 7 teaspoons salt
• 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 lb fresh spinach pasta, narrower noodles preferred
• 1 tablespoon grated imported parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2-2 cups flaked poached salmon, all skin and bones removed
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill, plus additional dill sprigs for garnish

Directions:

1. Bring the cream and half of the butter to a simmer in a small saucepan.
2. Add 1 tsp.
3. of the salt, and the nutmeg, continue to simmer until cream is reduced by about one third.
4. Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot, add remaining 6 tsp.
5. of salt, and drop in the noodles.
6. Meanwhile, stir grated Parmesan, then the flaked salmon and 1/3 cup shopped dill into the cream, and remove from heat.
7. Remember, fresh pasta is ready in 2 to 3 minutes at the most.
8. Drain pasta, return it to the hot pan and toss with remaining butter until butter is melted.
9. Divide pasta equally among 6 heated plates and spoon salmon cream sauce over each portion.
10. Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill and serve at once.

Reviews

[chia]

i halved the recipe for me tonite, it was a great way to use some leftover salmon fillet. i substituted whole wheat pasta, all it needed was freshly ground black pepper and some freshly grated parmesano reggiano- i know, but i love it that way:) thanks for another great meal. 12/1/08-- updating to say i make this recipe often, especially when i have leftover salmon fillets. i made it last night with lemon pepper papardelle, delicious!

[m&m2]

Just fabulous!

[Queen uh Cuisine]

This recipe was really great!! I cut the recipe down for two. I used "Chuck's Easy Poached Salmon" for the Salmon I will make more sauce next time. But I truly loved it. Thanks Sharon123 Made for Photo Tag 2007 Queen uh Cuisine