Farfalle with Fresh Salmon

Here is the recipe for Farfalle with Fresh Salmon, a creamy and flavorful dish that pairs pasta with the delicate taste of fish.

Ingredients

• 320g of farfalle pasta
• 200g of fresh salmon
• 200ml of cooking cream
• 1/2 onion
• Extra virgin olive oil as needed
• Salt as needed
• Pepper as needed
• A sprig of dill (optional)
• Lemon juice (optional)

Preparation

1. Put a pot of ample salted water on the heat to cook the pasta.
2. In the meantime, cut the salmon into cubes of about 1-2 cm.
3. Thinly slice the half onion.
4. In a non-stick pan, heat a drizzle of oil and gently fry the onion until it becomes translucent.
5. Add the salmon cubes to the pan and cook over medium heat until the fish changes color. Deglaze with a bit of lemon juice if you wish to enhance the flavor.
6. Add the cream, a pinch of salt and pepper. Let cook over low heat for a few minutes, until you get a light cream. If you like, also add some chopped dill.
7. When the water boils, cook the farfalle al dente, following the package instructions.
8. Drain the pasta al dente and transfer it to the pan with the salmon and cream. Stir well to combine the ingredients.
9. Serve the Farfalle with Fresh Salmon hot, adding a touch of freshly ground black pepper and, if you like, a sprinkling of fresh dill.

Curiosity

Salmon is a very versatile fish and is present in many recipes of international cuisine. In Italy, the preparation of salmon with pasta has become a classic, often enriched with fresh elements such as aromatic herbs or citrus touches. It is a dish that finds its origins in modern cooking, incorporating flavors that refer to different traditions and that well match with the simplicity and authenticity typical of Italian tradition.