Description
Smoked Salmon Carbonara is a luxurious yet easy-to-make pasta dish that combines silky spaghetti or fettuccine with creamy egg sauce, rich heavy cream, and tender flakes of high-quality smoked salmon. Enhanced by fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese, this dish is perfect for cozy nights in or elegant dinner parties. Indulge in the delightful flavors that make every bite an experience to remember.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 oz smoked salmon, flaked
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or chives, chopped
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt.
- Quickly mix hot drained pasta into the egg mixture while still steaming to create a creamy sauce.
- Gently fold in flaked smoked salmon and fresh herbs.
- Adjust creaminess with reserved pasta water if necessary; toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with extra herbs or cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg