Smoked Salmon Pasta Recipe

This Smoked Salmon Pasta Recipe is quickly prepared and absolutely delicious - the easiest of 30 minute meals. The fresh basil and capers give the creme fraiche sauce interest.

Farfalle is a good choice of pasta shape for this recipe. The pasta shapes are firm yet delicate.

Ingredients:

Method:

1. Cook the pasta shells in boiling salted water until they are 'al dente'. Drain and place in a large serving bowl,
2. Place the broccoli head in a little salted boiling water. The water should reach to just under the florets - this way the stalk boils in the water and the florets 'steam'. Cook until the stalk is just tender and the florets are still quite firm. Refresh in cold water to stop the broccoli cooking further. Break the broccoli head into tiny florets. Add to the pasta.
3. Bring the creme fraiche to the simmer. Add the capers and chopped basil. Add the salmon and remove the pan from the heat immediately. The reason for this is that you want the salmon to heat through but not to cook so much that it changes its texture. Season with a little salt if necessary and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Pour the salmon sauce over the pasta.

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