6 ounces cold-smoked salmon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until reduced by half.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Let it gently simmer for 3-4 minutes to thicken slightly. Do not boil.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet, along with the grated Parmesan, the remaining 1 tbsp of butter, and 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously with tongs until the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta. Add more pasta water if needed.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the smoked salmon, chopped dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
Season with black pepper and serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and dill.
Notes
For the best results, use full-fat heavy cream and grate your own Parmesan cheese. These two details make a huge difference in the final texture of the sauce.