Penne al Salmone
Penne al Salmone is a classic Italian recipe that features penne pasta and salmon mixed together in a creamy sauce. This is a rich and flavorful dish which is easy to make.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 711kcal
Equipment
- 1 pot
- 1 pan
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta uncooked
- ½ pound salmon fresh, skin removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup white wine
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅔ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- Parmesan and basil -optional for serving
Instructions
- Place a medium sauce pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the shallot and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Cut the salmon into about 6 pieces and add to the pan. Cook each side for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the wine and continue to stir, scraping up any pieces of food in the bottom of the pan. The alcohol will begin the evaporate and the amount of wine in the pan should reduce by half (this takes about 4-5 minutes).
- Add the cream and continue to cook until the fish is done. This will take about 6-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- While the salmon is cooking, boil your water for the pasta and add the penne. Cook according to the package instructions about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- Break the salmon into small pieces, then add the pasta into the sauce. Mix well. Add the reserved pasta water in ¼ cup increments until the desired consistency is achieved. Add the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
Ingredients Notes
White wine: use Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, or Pinot Grigio
Shallot: you can substitute with an onion
Nutrition
Calories: 711kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g