Green Tagliatelle with Salmon

Green Tagliatelle with Salmon is a refined and elegant dish that combines the delicacy of fish with the freshness of egg pasta enriched with spinach. Here’s how to prepare this delicious first course.

Ingredients

• 250 grams of green tagliatelle
• 200 grams of smoked salmon
• 1 shallot
• 200 ml of cooking cream
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A bunch of fresh dill (optional)
• Dry white wine to taste

Preparation

1. Begin by finely chopping the shallot and slicing the smoked salmon into strips.
2. In a large pan, sauté the chopped shallot with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil until it becomes translucent.
3. Add the smoked salmon and let it flavor for a couple of minutes.
4. Deglaze with a splash of dry white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
5. Lower the heat and add the cooking cream, mixing well. Let the sauce cook on a low flame for a few minutes until it thickens slightly. Adjust with salt and pepper.
6. Meanwhile, cook the green tagliatelle in plenty of salted water following the package instructions to achieve al dente pasta.
7. Drain the al dente pasta and transfer it to the pan with the salmon sauce. Gently stir everything together so that the pasta is well-flavored.
8. Serve the Green Tagliatelle with Salmon hot, garnishing with chopped fresh dill to add an aromatic touch to the dish if you like.

Curiosity

Green pasta, such as green tagliatelle, is typical of Northern Italy and owes its color to the presence of spinach in the dough. It is often paired with creamy condiments or fish-based sauces because its delicate flavor goes well with these ingredients.

Remember that you can also give a personal touch to the dish by adding other herbs or spices to your liking, and if you prefer, you can also prepare a slightly lighter variant by substituting the cream with fish broth or a vegetable cream.