Penne al Salmone

Treat yourself with this Penne al Salmone, featuring luscious smoked salmon tucked into a delicate creamy sauce. This classic Italian recipe is easy to make at home!

Why Make This Recipe? • Truly luxurious with cream and smoky salmon • Make in under 30 minutes • Perfect date night meal or Valentine's Day dinner!

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Ingredients Needed: Penne pasta, smoked salmon, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, vodka, onion, butter, tomato paste, garlic, and chives.

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Boil water and cook penne pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and set aside.

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Slice smoked salmon into small pieces. Finely chop 1/2 white onion and a garlic clove.

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Melt butter in skillet, then add onion and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 8-10 min.

Stir in tomato paste, then vodka. Cook until vodka evaporates, about 1 min.

Add heavy cream and simmer for 7 min. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

Stir in cooked penne pasta and drizzle in 1/4 cup of pasta water. Toss until well coated, then stir in smoked salmon.

Serve Penne al Salmone with chopped chives and grated parm!

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