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Easy Smoked Salmon Pasta

Easy Smoked Salmon Pasta features al dente linguine tossed in a silky cream cheese sauce with sweet sautéed shallot and delicate flakes of smoked salmon. The sauce is rich yet light, gently loosened with a splash of pasta water for a glossy finish. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner when you want something comforting and seafood-forward.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
Easy Smoked Salmon Pasta
  1. 1

    Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook the linguine in the boiling water until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 11 minutes; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta water.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter with the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat; when the mixture starts to bubble, add the shallots and cook until softened. Stir the milk, salmon, and cream cheese into the shallots. Mix in the reserved pasta water until blended.

  3. 3

    Transfer the salmon mixture to a large serving bowl. Add the linguine and toss until evenly combined.