Soft pasta, tender salmon, and a light creamy sauce come together without much planning. It’s a calm, unfussy dinner that works well when you want something comforting but don’t want to cook for long.
Difficulty
Easy
Prep Time
8 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Servings
2 servings
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until just tender.
- Reserve a small cup of the cooking water before draining.
- Cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the onion, garlic, and chives.
- Heat the butter or oil in a pan and cook the onion until soft.
- Add the garlic and stir briefly.
- Add the salmon and cook gently until just opaque.
- Pour in the cream and let it warm through.
- Add the pasta and a splash of pasta water if needed.
- Stir in the cheese and most of the chives.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve with the remaining chives on top.
Typical mistakes to avoid
Don’t overcook the salmon — it should stay soft and flaky.
Avoid thickening the sauce too much; it should lightly coat the pasta, not sit heavy.
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