Pasta with green asparagus and smoked salmon
Enjoy this quick and surprisingly elegant pasta with green asparagus and smoked salmon. Within 30 minutes, you can put a dish on the table that is perfect for a weekday evening, yet has a little something extra. The fresh asparagus and the soft, smoky flavour of the salmon make this dish irresistible!
Servings servings
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta (as desired)
- 400 g green asparagus (in pieces)
- 150 g smoked salmon
- 1 tbsp lemon (the juice)
- 1 tbsp pistachio nuts (minced meat)
- 1 tbsp basil (fresh, finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook 250 g pasta according to the instructions on the package until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse briefly under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let the pasta drain well.
Cooking
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large frying pan and sauté the 400 g green asparagus for about 5 minutes until tender but still crisp. Cut the asparagus into nice, even pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta with the sautéed asparagus, 150 g smoked salmon, 1 tbsp lemon, 1 tbsp pistachio nuts, 1 tbsp basil, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Season everything with salt and pepper.
To serve
- Serve the pasta immediately while it is still lukewarm. This dish is also delicious as a cold salad, but then let it rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour to develop flavour. Personally, I prefer the lukewarm version because the flavours come out best then.
Notes
For an extra fresh taste, you can add some lemon juice or fresh basil just before serving. Preferably choose fresh, young asparagus, as they are tastier and crunchier. Are you serving the pasta as a cold salad? Then add a little extra olive oil so the pasta doesn't dry out.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 17gFat: 3gSaturated fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSugars: 4g
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Pasta with green asparagus and smoked salmon
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Enjoy this quick and surprisingly elegant pasta with green asparagus and smoked salmon. In 30 minutes, you can serve a dish that is perfect for a weekday evening but has that little extra. The fresh asparagus and the soft, smoky flavour of the salmon make this dish irresistible!
