Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 oz cold smoked salmon
- 6 oz baby spinach
- ¼ cup capers drained
- 5 oz whipped cream cheese, plain (room temperature)
- 1½ cups milk or half and half (room temperature)
- 1 lb penne or rigatoni
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- fresh dill for topping (optional)
- grated parmesan, pecorino romano
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until tender. Add the milk and cream cheese and stir until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
- Stir in capers and lemon juice. Add the smoked salmon, then toss in the spinach and cook until just wilted.
- Add the pasta and toss until everything is well combined.
- Serve immediately and add fresh dill and grated cheese on top.