P.E.I. Smoked Salmon Pasta Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie alternative with a cheesy flavor.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Pour in white wine and let it simmer until reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.

Add heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring to combine.

Incorporate fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Fold in smoked salmon and capers, heating gently.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat; add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.

Season with black pepper and salt to taste.

Sprinkle with fresh dill and grated parmesan cheese before serving.

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