How to Make Smoked Salmon Pasta With Brandy Sauce

Smoked salmon pasta with brandy sauce is an elegant, rich dish that is very simple and quick to prepare, making it an excellent choice for weekday dinners or rushed dinner parties. Serve with a mixed greens salad or simple, crisp green salad and a loaf of hot ciabatta or garlic bread. Add a glass of chilled, dry white wine with just a touch of sweetness to compliment the salmon, and smoked salmon pasta with brandy sauce makes a satisfying, filling dinner.

Things You'll Need

• 1 lb. fettuccine pasta
• 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• Sea salt (to taste)
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 3/4 cup brandy
• 5 oz. smoked salmon
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• Coarse ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil. Add the fettuccine and 1 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil and cook until al dente, about 9 to 11 minutes. Drain in a colander and return to the saucepan. Add the remaining olive oil and mix to coat. Set aside until needed.

2. Pour the heavy cream into a small saucepan and simmer. Pour the brandy into a second small saucepan and simmer. Remove both from heat and mix together with a whisk in a small mixing bowl.

3. Cut the smoked salmon into thin strips with a very sharp knife. Add the sliced salmon to the cream and brandy mixture and add the cayenne pepper and coarse ground black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and reserve.

4. Transfer the fettuccine to a warmed serving platter and pour the sauce over the top. Top with the crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately.

References

• Dianas Kitchen

Resources

• Italian Food Forever - Italian Recipes
• All Recipes - Italian Recipes
• The Italian Chef - Italian Recipes