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Anneke Silva

Smoked Salmon Pesto Pasta

4.54 from 30 votes
This Smoked Salmon Pesto Pasta is a delicious twist on the classic. The toasted nuttiness of the pine nuts compliments the tang of the grated parmesan, the brightness of the spinach, basil, and lemon, and the saltiness of the smoked salmon, while a good quality olive oil ties it all together. From stove to table in twenty minutes, this Smoked Salmon Pesto Pasta is as quick as it is delicious. I promise that if you make it, it will soon become one of your favourite dishes as well.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 604
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Pesto
  • 2 cups Baby spinach
  • 1 cup Fresh basil
  • 2/3 cup Raw pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup Grated parmesan
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
Linguine
  • 1 box Linguine (~500g)
  • Water
  • Sea salt to taste
Smoked Salmon Pesto Pasta
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch Chili flakes
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 400 grams Smoked salmon
  • 1/2 cup Pasta water reserved

Method
 

Pesto
    Smoked Salmon
    1. Cook garlic and oil on medium heat for 2 minutes.
      Cook garlic and oil on medium heat for 2 minutes.
    2. Add smoked salmon and cook for 5 minutes.
      Add smoked salmon and cook for 5 minutes.
    3. Add chili flakes and lemon juice and mix.
      Add chili flakes and lemon juice and mix.
    Linguine
    1. Place a large pot 3/4 full with water on high heat.
    2. After it is boiling, add a healthy amount of sea salt.
    3. Add the linguine and cook for 10 minutes until al dente.
    4. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
    Pesto Linguine with Smoked Salmon
    1. Add linguine, pesto, and pasta water to the pan with the smoked salmon then mix.
      Add linguine, pesto, and pasta water to the pan with the smoked salmon then mix.
    2. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the pasta water is absorbed.
      Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the pasta water is absorbed.