Best 3 Fusilli With Smoked Salmon Recipes

If you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish that's packed with flavor, fusilli with smoked salmon is a great option. This dish is made with just a few simple ingredients, and it can be ready in under 30 minutes. The combination of the briny, smoky salmon, the creamy sauce, and the tender fusilli pasta is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this pasta dish is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FUSILLI WITH SMOKED SALMON

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The smoky flavor of this colorful dish is sure to be a hit!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked fusilli pasta (6 ounces)
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
2 medium carrots, shredded (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 medium zucchini, cut into julienne strips
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 cup refrigerated Alfredo sauce
1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (2 ounces)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 cup flaked smoked salmon

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook carrots, zucchini and bell pepper, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Keep warm.
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat Alfredo sauce until hot. Stir in cheese and dill weed; cook over medium heat about 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Stir in salmon.
In large serving bowl, toss Alfredo sauce with vegetables and pasta. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg

CREAMY FUSILLI WITH SMOKED SALMON

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This is a great easy dinner recipe that I discovered using leftovers from an easter brunch one year. I like adding the sweet roasted red bell peppers for additional flavor.

Provided by Melanie B.

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

12 ounces fusilli
1 small white onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 ounces fat free cream cheese, plain
1/4 cup chives, fresh and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons roasted red peppers, chopped
1/2 cup smoked salmon, cut into bite sized pieces

Steps:

Boil cooked pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1/3 cup pasta water.
In the hot pasta pot, toss fusilli, cream cheese, chives, red bell peppers, onions, and salmon until well coated. Add a bit of the pasta water, a little at a time to help make a smooth creamy sauce.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.8, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 274.3, Carbohydrate 67, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 16.6

PENNE ALA VODKA AND SMOKED SALMON

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My sister found this recipe while surfing the web. She knows my DS loves smoked salmon, and creamy pasta dishes, so why not have them both!

Provided by Brenda.

Categories Penne

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

12 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole shallot (thinly sliced)
4 roma tomatoes (seeded and chopped)
2/3 cup whipping cream
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped,or 1-2 tsp dried dill weed)
1/3 cup vodka
6 ounces smoked salmon (cut into strips)
white pepper
1 sprig fresh dill (optional)

Steps:

Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium-low heat.
Add shallot and cook, stirring often, until soft but not brown (about 3 minutes).
Stir in chopped tomatoes, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add cream, nutmeg, chopped dill and vodka. Increase heat to high and bring to a full boil. Boil for 1 minute.
Add pasta to sauce and mix lightly using 2 spoons, until pasta is well coated.
Remove from heat.
Add salmon and mix lightly.
Season to taste with white pepper and garnish with dill springs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.6, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 64.7, Sodium 374.9, Carbohydrate 71.8, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 16.1

Tips:

For the best flavor, use high-quality smoked salmon. Look for salmon that is firm and has a deep, smoky color.
If you don't have fresh dill, you can use dried dill. However, fresh dill will give the dish a more vibrant flavor.
If you don't have white wine, you can use dry vermouth or chicken broth.
To make the dish more creamy, add a tablespoon of heavy cream or crème fraîche.
Serve the dish immediately, garnished with fresh dill and lemon wedges.

Conclusion:

This fusilli with smoked salmon is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of smoked salmon, creamy sauce, and fresh dill is delicious and satisfying. This dish is also relatively healthy, as it is made with whole wheat pasta and plenty of vegetables. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy smoked salmon, this dish is definitely worth trying.