Best 3 One Pot Spring Pasta With Smoked Salmon Recipes

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Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a light and flavorful pasta dish? This One-Pot Spring Pasta with Smoked Salmon is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight or a leisurely weekend lunch. Packed with fresh asparagus, tender peas, and succulent smoked salmon, this pasta is a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

In this article, you'll find two variations of this delicious dish: a creamy version and a light and lemony version. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in just one pot, making cleanup a breeze. The creamy version features a rich and flavorful sauce made with cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs, while the light and lemony version is tossed with a refreshing lemon-butter sauce.

Whether you prefer a creamy or a light and lemony sauce, this One-Pot Spring Pasta with Smoked Salmon is sure to become a favorite. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a taste of spring with this delightful pasta dish.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-POT SPRING PASTA WITH SMOKED SALMON



One-Pot Spring Pasta with Smoked Salmon image

Adding asparagus and frozen peas directly to the boiling pasta during the last couple minutes of cooking means everything for this seasonal, fresh dinner can be made in one pot. Smoked salmon adds a nice, rich saltiness (and extra protein!) without any extra work for the cook-just drape the slices over each bowl before serving.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Pasta     Asparagus     Pea     Butter     Lemon     Sour Cream     Salmon     Basil     One-Pot Meal     Spring     Dinner     Quick & Easy     Seafood     Fish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 oz. linguine or other long pasta
3/4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb.), trimmed, cut into 1"-1½" pieces
1 (10-oz.) bag frozen peas
4 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 cup sour cream, divided
1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper, plus more
6 oz. smoked salmon, sliced into ½" strips
1 cup basil leaves

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, 7 minutes (or 2 minutes less than package instructions). Add asparagus and continue to cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add peas and continue to cook until cooked through, about 1 minute more. Drain pasta, asparagus, and peas together, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  • Transfer pasta and vegetables to a large bowl. Add butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 1/2 tsp. pepper, and remaining 3/4 tsp. salt. Toss, adding reserved pasta cooking liquid bit by bit as needed, until a smooth sauce coats pasta (you might not need all the liquid).
  • Divide pasta among bowls. Top with salmon, basil, and remaining 1/2 cup sour cream. Season with lots of pepper.

CREAMY PASTA WITH SMOKED SALMON, ARUGULA AND LEMON



Creamy Pasta With Smoked Salmon, Arugula and Lemon image

One selling point of smoked salmon is that you don't need to do much to it to get it on the table. Fold it on top of toast and dab it with sour cream and you have the lazy man's cocktail party. But take the salmon one or two steps further and you break out of the cliché. Salmon's buttery fat and smoke serve as useful flavoring elements. In this easy 15-minute meal, it's chopped up and used as a counterweight in pasta tossed with full-fat Greek yogurt, arugula, fresh dill, lemon zest and juice. It is, at once, lively and comforting.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     lunch, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt
3/4 pound casarecci, gemelli or gigli pasta
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 pound smoked salmon, cut into bite-size pieces
1 clove garlic, smashed and chopped
Zest and juice of 1 Meyer lemon (or a regular lemon)
2 cups packed arugula
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
Coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salty water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta. While it cooks, combine in a large serving bowl the yogurt, salmon, garlic, lemon zest and juice, arugula and dill. Just before the pasta is finished cooking, scoop out 1/2 cup pasta water and reserve.
  • Drain the pasta and slide it into the bowl. Using two spoons, toss the pasta and sauce as you would a salad. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water. Season to taste with salt and grind a generous amount of pepper on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 454, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 558 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

PRESSURE-COOKER SMOKED SALMON PASTA



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I love making one-pot pastas in my pressure cooker. Every noodle soaks up the flavors of the delicious ingredients. I tried a version with some leftover smoked fish and fresh dill, and boom-this smoked salmon pasta was born. It's now a staple in our house because the dish is on the table in a half hour and the kids love it! -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 pound smoked salmon fillets, flaked
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
Optional: Additional dill and lemon slices

Steps:

  • Place broth, salmon, cream, dill and pepper in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; top with penne (do not stir). Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Gently stir before serving. If desired, top with additional dill and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the pasta will taste. Look for fresh vegetables, smoked salmon, and a flavorful pasta sauce.
  • Don't overcook the salmon: Smoked salmon is already cooked, so you just need to warm it through. Overcooking will make it tough and dry.
  • Use a large pot: You'll need a large pot to cook the pasta and vegetables. A Dutch oven or stockpot is a good option.
  • Season the pasta water: Seasoning the pasta water with salt will help to flavor the pasta. Add about 1 tablespoon of salt to a large pot of water.
  • Reserve some pasta water: Don't drain all of the pasta water. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water to use in the sauce.
  • Add the salmon and vegetables at the end: Add the smoked salmon and vegetables to the pasta in the last few minutes of cooking. This will help to prevent the salmon from overcooking and the vegetables from getting mushy.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Garnish the pasta with fresh herbs, such as dill, chives, or parsley. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This one-pot spring pasta with smoked salmon is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch. The pasta is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with leeks, asparagus, and peas. The smoked salmon adds a rich, salty flavor to the dish. And the fresh herbs add a pop of color and flavor. This pasta is sure to please everyone at the table.

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