Description
Smoked Salmon Carbonara combines the creamy richness of traditional carbonara with the smoky flavors of smoked salmon, creating an elegant yet easy-to-make pasta dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
8 oz fettuccine pasta
4 oz high-quality smoked salmon, chopped
2 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons chives or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the fettuccine until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream until smooth. Mix in Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
- Return drained pasta to the pot over low heat. Gently fold in smoked salmon. Slowly pour the egg mixture over the pasta while tossing continuously until creamy. Add reserved pasta water as needed to adjust sauce consistency.
- Remove from heat, garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace smoked salmon with sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
Other pasta options include spaghetti or penne.
For herb variations, add fresh dill or tarragon to complement the smoked salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
