A simple, but delicious Smoked Salmon & Spinach Pasta dish that is ready in 15 minutes! Succulent flakes of smoked salmon and zingy lemon go perfectly well in this rich and creamy bowl of spaghetti! With few ingredients and very minimal preparation and cooking, this is a perfect meal for a date night for two, or to throw together after a long hard day at work!
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Recipe Highlights
TASTE: creamy, zingy, gently smoky
EASE: one pan, 15 minutes, done in a blink in an eye
PERFECT FOR: using up Christmas leftover smoked salmon
SEB'S RATING: cleaned the pan with bread and asked why this isn't a weekly thing
Do you LOVE smoked salmon as much as we do? We do love it a lot, but in our house, it is reserved for special occasions. I almost think I don't buy it often intentionally: I like it so much that I am, in a way, trying to preserve its special status by limiting it as much as possible. I wish I could do the same with cakes and desserts, but unfortunately, it's too late for me! I'm in too deep!
One of the meals I make with any leftover smoked salmon is this simple Smoked Salmon Pasta. It takes under 15 minutes to make and tastes insanely good! For us, this is a special weekend meal, or something we often have in the period after Christmas with any leftover smoked salmon.
Feeling fancy? Try our Squid Ink Pasta With Seafood next!
Smoked Salmon & Spinach Pasta Recipe
Cook spaghetti following the packet instructions (If you do this step in advance, make sure you reserve some of the starchy pasta water to add to the sauce later). If you want to make your own pasta, here's our guide on how we make pasta dough and shape our pasta.
Whilst the pasta is cooking, finely slice the garlic clove and chop your dill. Juice and zest a lemon. Wash your spinach and tear your smoked salmon into bite-size flakes. Finally, finely grate the parmesan cheese.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan. Add the garlic and fry for 2 minutes on very low heat. Then add the juice of half a lime/lemon, creme fraiche and a ladle of water that pasta is cooking in. Mix to combine.
When the pasta is done, add the spaghetti, spinach, zest and dill to the frying pan with the sauce. Stir and cook for another minute. Spaghetti will finish cooking and the spinach will wilt slightly. Finally, stir in the parmesan and smoked salmon.
More Smoked Salmon Recipes
If you have any smoked salmon left, why not make our very special Baked Spinach & Salmon Egg Breakfast or Smoked Salmon Poke Bowl that's perfect for a packed lunch. Want to go all out? Try our Salmon Mezzaluna Pasta (Smoked Salmon Ravioli). Or if you fancy switching pasta for rice, why not head to our Smoked Salmon Risotto recipe.
Pasta Recipes For Dinner
For other pasta ideas, have a look at our favourite recipes below:
- Squid Ink Seafood Pasta in White Wine Sauce
- Mushroom Spinach Pasta With Creme Fraiche Sauce
- Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta
- Easy Smoked Mackerel Pasta (15-Minute Recipe)
- Tagliatelle Pasta with Feta, Broccoli & Fried Lemon
- Home-Made Pasta: Three Easy Pasta Dough Recipes & Ten Different Shapes
Smoked Salmon & Spinach Pasta
Ingredients
- 180 g (6.5 oz) spaghetti or linguine
- 1 garlic clove thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoon creme fraiche
- 80 g (2½ cups) spinach
- 100 g (3.5 oz) smoked salmon torn into pieces
- 20 g (3 tablespoon) parmesan finely grated
- ½ lemon or lime zest and juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh or frozen dill chopped
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti following the packet instructions, but drain 1 minute before it's cooked.
- In the meantime, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan. Add the garlic and fry for 2 minutes on low heat. Then add the juice of half a lime/lemon, creme fraiche and a ladle of water that pasta is cooking in. Mix to combine.
- When the pasta is done, drain and add the spaghetti, to the sauce. Then add spinach, zest and dill. Stir and cook for another minute. Spaghetti will finish cooking and the spinach will wilt slightly.
- Finally, stir in half of the parmesan and smoked salmon. Serve with the rest of the parmesan on top.
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Mirlene says
We're a big fan of smoked salmon! This salmon paired with pasta was so delicious and filling! Everyone loves it!
Ieva says
Smoked salmon is the best addition to creamy pasta! Really glad everyone loved it!
Aimee Mars says
I love a good pasta recipe that can be made in minutes and this one looks absolutely delicious. My whole family loves salmon so this is going to be one of our weeknight meals next week and I can see it going on repeat.
Ieva says
Aimee, thanks! Hope you and the family love it! 🙂
Beth says
I think I do love smoked salmon as much as you guys do! I could eat this pasta for breakfast, lunch and dinner and be quite happy! YUM!
Ieva says
Thanks, Beth! That's a huge compliment! 🙂
Jenn says
Perfect use of the salmon I picked up today! So excited to try this dish!
Ieva says
Oh lovely! It's definitely worth a try! bon appétit! 🙂
kushigalu says
Love the combination of ingredients in this pasta recipe. Flavorful and delicious.
Ieva says
💗 Thanks so much!
Caroline says
I love how quick this is but also that little bit different from our typical go-to quick pastas. Yum!
Ieva says
Yes! We love changing it up, as tomato sauce with pasta, delicious as it is, can get a bit repetitive 🙂
Claudia says
Great flavor combination and it certainly elegant enough to serve hosting a dinner party
Ieva says
Absolutely! Smoked salmon has an element of luxury and decadence to it!
Dana says
Absolutely delicious! I love smoked salmon, and it's such a great addition to a pasta. Going to make this again for guests!
Ieva says
Thanks, Dana! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Jean says
The dill makes the recipe, in my opinion as it just intensifies the flavor of the salmon. Thanks for sharing.
Ieva says
Nothing like the combination of salmon and dill, right?
Ashe says
This recipe is so good. Thanks for the recipe.
Ieva says
Thanks so much, Ashe! Glad you like it! 🙂