Farfalle with salmon and cream is a delicious Italian pasta dish that combines tender salmon with a creamy sauce and bow-tie shaped pasta. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for a cozy dinner at home or a dinner party.
Farfalle with Salmon and Cream
Ingredients
- 12 ounces farfalle pasta
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the farfalle pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the salmon to the skillet and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and white wine to the skillet and bring it to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook the sauce, stirring frequently, until it has thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Drain the farfalle pasta and add it to the skillet with the salmon and sauce.
- Toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the sauce.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the pasta and serve hot.
