Smoked Salmon Pasta with Scotch

Delicate smoked salmon in a creamy reduction sauce spiked with Scotch -- full of flavor!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 580 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups white wine
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
• 2 cups fish stock
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
• 3 tablespoons Scotch whiskey
• ½ pound chopped smoked salmon
• 1 bunch Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion until tender. Pour in the fish stock and white wine, and cook until reduced by 1/2.

Step 3

Remove the skillet from heat, and pour in the Scotch whiskey. Using a long match, carefully ignite the Scotch. Once the flame had subsided, return the skillet to medium heat, and mix in the salmon. Stir in the cream, and bring the mixture to a boil. Continue to cook and stir until thickened.

Step 4

In a large bowl, toss the cooked penne pasta with the salmon mixture. Season with pepper, and top with Parmesan cheese and parsley to serve.