Enhanced Smoked Salmon Linguine

Ingredients

Linguine

12 ounces

Salt

to taste

Freshly ground black pepper

to taste

Fresh dill

1/4 cup, chopped

Lemon zest

1 tablespoon

Heavy cream

1 cup

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Smoked salmon

8 ounces, sliced

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
3. Gently add the smoked salmon to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until it starts to change color and is heated through.
4. Pour in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and chopped dill. Stir well to combine and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
5. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra dill and lemon zest for a burst of freshness.