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A front view of a yellow bowl filled with smoked salmon pasta surrounded by an orange napkin. In the background there is a sliced focaccia.

Creamy Smoked Salmon Fusilli Pasta - No Cheese

5 from 2 votes
A creamy authentic Italian pasta recipe. This smoked salmon fusilli takes only 30 minutes to make and needs just 5 ingredients for the sauce. An effortless and comforting meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 745kcal
Author: Rebecca Foxley

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Smoked Salmon, roughly chopped
  • 1 Small Shallot or Onion, grated
  • 2 tbsp White White, optional
  • 250 ml Double Cream
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, Chopped
  • 500 g Dried Pasta
  • Black Pepper , to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the fusilli pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Peel and grate the shallot. Roughly slice the salmon into smaller pieces and check for any fine bones. Remove them if you find any.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat a large pan with a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the grated onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  • If using, pour in the white wine and allow it to simmer for about 1 minute, letting the alcohol evaporate and the flavours meld.
  • Add the smoked salmon and cook through.
  • Remove 1/3 of the mixture and set aside. Place the rest of the mixture into a blender. Blend to create a paste.
  • Add the blended mixture back into the pan along with the cream, bring it to a gentle simmer. Allow the cream to cook for 2-3 minutes, thickening slightly. Season with black pepper to taste.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the pan, tossing well to coat with the creamy sauce. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and the 1/3 of the mixture removed previously.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Recipe Notes

  • Not suitable for freezing. 
  • Sauce can be made ahead but leave the cream out until ready to serve. 
  • Add some deseeded fresh red chilli if you like it spicy. 
  • Fresh salmon can be used but the dish will have a different taste. 

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 745kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1136IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg