Description
Creamy, elegant, and irresistibly comforting, Smoked Salmon Carbonara is a refined take on a classic Italian favorite. This easy recipe combines silky pasta, smoky salmon, and a rich egg-based sauce, making it perfect for quick dinners, elevated food ideas, and impressive yet simple meals.
Ingredients
400 g spaghetti or linguine
200 g smoked salmon
4 large egg yolks
1 large whole egg
50 g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
25 g Pecorino Romano cheese optional
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salt for pasta water
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives
250 ml reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Whisk egg yolks, whole egg, cheeses, and black pepper until smooth
2. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente and reserve pasta water
3. Warm olive oil and garlic gently in a pan
4. Add smoked salmon and warm lightly
5. Toss pasta with salmon and remove from heat
6. Add egg mixture and pasta water gradually while tossing
7. Season, garnish, and serve immediately
Notes
Remove the pan from heat before adding eggs
Use freshly grated cheese for best texture
Add pasta water gradually to control sauce consistency
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 235 mg