Farfalle with Smoked Salmon

Name: Farfalle with Smoked Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Bow tie pasta 11.3 oz; Smoked Salmon 7.1 oz; Fresh liquid cream ¾ cup; Shallot ½; Tomato paste 1 spoonful; White wine ½ glass; Butter 1 ½ tbsp; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Lulù Gargari

Farfalle with smoked salmon is one of those pasta dishes that's creamy and just a bit fancy, yet super easy for any night. And you know what? It’s the kind of dish where the bow tie shape really holds every bit of the rich sauce. Pretty simple, right? It captures all that tender smoked salmon and velvety cream. The tomato concentrate? It’s not just for color—it adds this tangy pop that balances the fish's saltiness, giving you a layered sauce without being heavy. And listen, across Italy, folks love whipping this up for last-minute guests or big holidays like Christmas. And it's quick but tastes like hours. Seriously good.

You’ll spot smoked salmon pasta in various regions, but the blend of fresh cream and moist fish always shines. Some people add a sprinkle of dill or black pepper to make it even more interesting, but the heart of the dish is always that contrast between the silky sauce and just-chewy farfalle. Pretty much. There's a reason this is a favorite bow tie pasta recipe—it feels kind of special, but really, it's just a few simple ingredients coming together in the best way. Anyone looking for an easy salmon pasta recipe that doesn't skip on taste will love this. Plus, you can get it on the table in under thirty minutes. Whether you call it creamy salmon pasta or just pasta with smoked salmon and cream sauce, it’s the sort of food that looks great, tastes even better, and always adds a little extra celebration to the meal. And here's the thing, it's a golden example of how Italians do fast food—simple, delicious and a bit luxurious without any fuss. Can't go wrong.

How to prepare Farfalle with Smoked Salmon

To prepare the farfalle with smoked salmon, first finely chop the smoked salmon with a knife 1, then clean and finely chop the shallot 2. In a pan, melt the butter 3.

Add the shallot 4 and stew it for a few minutes, then deglaze with white wine 5. When all the alcohol has evaporated, add the salmon 6 and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the cream 7, then season with pepper 8 and the tomato paste 9.

Mix to combine the ingredients and cook for a few more minutes over low heat 10. In the meantime, cook the farfalle in plenty of salted water 11. Drain the pasta al dente and transfer it to the pan 12.

Briefly sauté everything 13. Plate the dish and finish with a grind of pepper 14. Your farfalle with smoked salmon is ready to be served 15!

Storage

It is recommended to consume the farfalle with smoked salmon immediately; if there are leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator for 1-2 days in an airtight container.