Tagliolini al Salmone

Here’s a recipe for Tagliolini al Salmone:

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 250 g tagliolini (or linguine)
• 200 g fresh or smoked salmon, diced
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 150 ml heavy cream
• 100 ml dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Cooking the pasta: Cook the tagliolini in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions, until al dente. Drain and reserve a cup of pasta cooking water.

2. Making the sauce: In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, and sauté until soft and slightly golden.

3. Cooking the salmon: Add the diced salmon to the skillet and cook for a few minutes, until slightly browned.

4. Deglaze with white wine: Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for a few minutes, until it reduces by half.

5. Making the creamy sauce: Add the heavy cream to the skillet and mix well. Let it simmer for a few minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.

6. Seasoning: Add the lemon juice and chopped dill to the skillet. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

7. Tossing the pasta and sauce: Add the cooked tagliolini to the skillet and toss them well with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta cooking water to thin it out slightly.

8. Serving: Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired.

Buon appetito!

This Tagliolini al Salmone recipe offers a delightful blend of fresh and creamy flavors, perfect for an elegant dinner.