Fettuccine With Smoked Salmon Vodka And Dill Food

CREAMY PASTA WITH SMOKED SALMON, ARUGULA AND LEMON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salty water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta. While it cooks, combine in a large serving bowl the yogurt, salmon, garlic, lemon zest and juice, arugula and dill. Just before the pasta is finished cooking, scoop out 1/2 cup pasta water and reserve.
• Drain the pasta and slide it into the bowl. Using two spoons, toss the pasta and sauce as you would a salad. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water. Season to taste with salt and grind a generous amount of pepper on top.

FETTUCCINE WITH SMOKED SALMON, VODKA, AND DILL

Steps:

• Melt butter gently in a large deep skillet.
• Add cream.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add vodka.
• Reduce heat and cook on low 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
• Add smoked salmon, salt, pepper and dill.
• Remove from heat.
• Cook fettuccine in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender.
• Drain noodles well.
• Reheat sauce.
• Place drained noodles in the pan with the hot sauce.
• Toss gently over low heat until sauce coats noodles and is thick and creamy.
• Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
• Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

PASTA WITH SMOKED SALMON AND CAPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, but not browned. Add the smoked salmon and continue cooking just until the salmon turns opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the cream and add the capers. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Be careful how much salt you add because the smoked salmon and capers are both salty. Add the pasta and toss to coat. If there doesn't appear to be enough sauce, add a couple of tablespoons of the pasta cooking water to thin it down. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.