Angel Hair Pasta with Smoked Salmon in Tomato Herb Sauce

Basil and dill weed round out this entree's great flavors.

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time12 minsTotal Time17 mins

Ingredients

 8 oz dried capellini pasta
 6 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
 3 tbsp olive oil
 1 large clove garlic, minced
 2 ¼ cups tomatoes, seeded and diced, divided
 ½ cup dry white wine
 3 tbsp capers, drained
 1 ½ tsp dried dill weed
 1 ½ tsp dried sweet basil
 ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
 Fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.

2

Meanwhile, slice salmon, along the grain, into ½ inch wide strips; set aside.

3

In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add garlic and stir frequently until slightly golden.

4

Stir in 2 cups tomatoes, wine, capers, dill and basil. Cook until mixture bubbles, stirring occasionally.

5

In a large bowl, combine pasta and tomato mixture. Toss to combine. Add salmon and cheese, then toss lightly. Garnish with remaining tomatoes and parsley, if desired.

Variation

Substitute 1 ½ pounds scallops or calamari rings; adjust cooking time as needed.

Timers

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Ingredients

 8 oz dried capellini pasta
 6 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
 3 tbsp olive oil
 1 large clove garlic, minced
 2 ¼ cups tomatoes, seeded and diced, divided
 ½ cup dry white wine
 3 tbsp capers, drained
 1 ½ tsp dried dill weed
 1 ½ tsp dried sweet basil
 ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
 Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.

2

Meanwhile, slice salmon, along the grain, into ½ inch wide strips; set aside.

3

In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add garlic and stir frequently until slightly golden.

4

Stir in 2 cups tomatoes, wine, capers, dill and basil. Cook until mixture bubbles, stirring occasionally.

5

In a large bowl, combine pasta and tomato mixture. Toss to combine. Add salmon and cheese, then toss lightly. Garnish with remaining tomatoes and parsley, if desired.

Notes

Angel Hair Pasta with Smoked Salmon in Tomato Herb Sauce

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