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Delicious smoked salmon carbonara served on a plate with fresh herbs

Smoked Salmon Carbonara

A quick and luxurious pasta dish featuring creamy egg yolks, Parmesan, and smoky salmon, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 200 g spaghetti or fettuccine Use your preferred type of pasta.
Sauce
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 100 g Parmesan cheese, grated Can substitute with Pecorino Romano for a sharper flavor.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Sauté until fragrant.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing garlic.
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 100 g smoked salmon, sliced
  • Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish Use for a colorful garnish.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Cook the spaghetti or fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it with the garlic.
  4. Remove from heat and quickly pour the egg yolk and cheese mixture over the pasta, stirring rapidly to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually.
  5. Fold in the smoked salmon and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat gently on the stovetop.