Smoked Salmon and Cream Sauce with Penne Recipe

 This modern way of serving pasta is popular all over Italy. The three essential ingredients combine beautifully, and the dish is very quick and easy to make.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

12 ounces penne

For the smoked salmon and cream sauce:

4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon

2 - 3 fresh thyme sprigs

2 tablespoons butter

2/3 cup heavy cream

salt and ground black pepper

Method: 

1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until it is al dente.
2. Meanwhile, using kitchen scissors, cut the smoked salmon into thin strip, about 1/4 - inch wide. Strip the leaves from the thyme sprigs.
3. Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Stir in the cream with a quarter of the salmon and thyme leaves, then season with pepper. heat gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not let boil. Taste for seasoning. 
4. Drain the pasta and toss it in the cream and salmon sauce. Divide among four warmed bowls and top with the remaining salmon and thyme leaves. Serve immediately. 

Variation

Although penne is traditional with this sauce, it also goes very well with fresh ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta.

Source: France, Christine. 2007. The Complete Guide to Make Sauces. Hermes House: London.