Creamy Mascarpone and Smoked Salmon Tagliatelle

Serves 4

This delicate pasta sauce makes a fantastic first course. It can be prepped in no time while the pasta cooks!

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Ingredients

• 250 - 300g fresh tagliatelle pasta
• 200g mascarpone
• 30g butter
• 150g smoked salmon
• 20g grated parmesan or ViaVio NoZtrano Cheese
• Pinch of salt, parsley and basil

Method

1. Fill a large pan with water and add a pinch of salt. Cover and bring to the boil

2. Once the water in the pan is boiling, add the Tagliatelle pasta and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.

3. In a large frying pan, melt the butter and gently stir in the smoked salmon. Add the mascarpone, pinch of salt and pepper and spoon of the reserved pasta water to get a creamier texture.

4. Drain the tagliatelle pasta when ready and stir into your mascarpone and smoked salmon sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and basil and dust with the grated parmesan.

Bon appetito!