Smoky Masala Linguine
An easy, delicious recipe of pasta flavoured with smoked salmon, cream and a touch of curry powder.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 120 g linguine or spaghetti (for two, cooked according to packet instruction)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 clove garlic (chopped fine or crushed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp curry powder ((any standard one will do))
- 150 g smoked salmon (sliced thinly)
- 150 g single cream
- more salt (if needed)
- black pepper
- fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Boil some water with a generous portion of salt in a large saucepan and get the pasta cooking while you get the ingredients ready.
- 2
When the pasta is almost done (about 2-3 minutes to go) heat the oil in a medium pan on medium heat and sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds.
- 3
Add the curry powder and stir, adding some pasta water if necessary, another 30 seconds.
- 4
Add the salmon, cream and a ladle of pasta water. Mix well for a few seconds.
- 5
Bring to a very gentle simmer, adding more pasta water if you think the cream is too thick. Cook for only 30 seconds or so.
- 6
Drain the pasta and add it to the cream sauce and stir well, cooking for no more than a minute. Taste your dish and add some more salt if needed.
- 7
Serve hot, sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper and dill. A side salad will make it a complete meal.