Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of smoked salmon and creamy carbonara sauce in this delectable twist on a classic Italian dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 8 ounces spaghetti
Carbonara Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 ounces smoked salmon (sliced into small strips)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Boil spaghetti until al dente, then drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the Carbonara Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add smoked salmon, whisk together eggs, Parmesan, cream, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Serve: Toss drained spaghetti in skillet with egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water gradually for a creamy sauce. Serve topped with parsley and lemon zest.
Notes
- Temper the egg mixture to avoid scrambling.
- Substitute crème fraîche for a tangier flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
