Best 2 Smoked Salmon Pasta With Fresh Tomatoes Basil And Goat Cheese Recipes

Take your taste buds on a delightful journey with our carefully curated recipe for smoked salmon pasta, where the flavors of the sea, garden-fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and creamy goat cheese intertwine to create a symphony of flavors. This dish is a culinary masterpiece that elevates the classic pasta dish with the smoky undertones of salmon, the sweetness of tomatoes, the herbal notes of basil, and the tangy creaminess of goat cheese, resulting in an unforgettable pasta experience.

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PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE

Pasta With Fresh Tomatoes and Goat Cheese image

This pasta's sauce comes together using the same trifecta found in lemon-ricotta pasta: a juicy fruit, a creamy cheese and a salty cheese. This recipe makes good use of those summer tomatoes with juices just barely contained by their thin skins. The creamy cheese is goat cheese, whose tang balances the sweetness of the tomatoes. Parmesan adds salty depth, while herbs and red-pepper flakes complete the dish. For a more filling pasta, feel free to add shrimp, corn or green beans to the boiling pasta in the last few minutes of cooking.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

Kosher salt
2 pounds very ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more as needed
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated, plus more as needed
1 pound fusilli or another spiral pasta
1 (4-ounce) log goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, thyme, red-pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mash with a fork or potato masher until tomatoes are juicy. Stir in the Parmesan. Set aside while the pasta cooks, or up to 2 hours at room temperature.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
To the bowl of tomatoes, add the goat cheese and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking water. Stir until the cheese is mostly melted. Add the pasta and stir vigorously until the noodles are well coated. Add more pasta water as needed until the sauce coats the noodles. Season to taste with additional Parmesan and red-pepper flakes.

SMOKED SALMON PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATOES, BASIL AND GOAT CHEESE RECIPE

Smoked Salmon Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Goat Cheese Recipe image

Provided by á-9182

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 ounces New England smoked salmon*
1 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 slice local smokehouse bacon, chopped into 1/4 - 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup sliced leek
1 medium tomato, diced into 1/3 inch cubes
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 1/2 tablespoon capers, rinsed
1 tablespoon butter or butter substitute (we use Earth Balance as a butter replacement)
Zest of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper or to taste
1 cup torn or chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup (approximately 3 - 4 ounces) local soft goat cheese in 1/2 inch pieces
Sea salt or kosher salt to taste
4 ounces thin spaghetti or linguini

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat, add bacon and cook until lightly brown. Add leeks and cook until soft. Add wine, turn to high and boil until most of the wine has evaporated. Add tomatoes and butter and lower heat. Add salmon, lemon zest, crushed pepper and capers and turn off heart when warmed. Cook pasta in 2 quarts rapidly boiling salted water until al dente (usually less time than instructions on the box). Drain the pasta and add to sauté pan. Turn heat to high and mix sauce with pasta; remove pan from heat. Add cheese and basil off heat, toss and serve immediately. Vinaigrette with fresh greens and a dry white wine nicely finish this meal

Tips:

Choose high-quality ingredients: Use the best smoked salmon, tomatoes, basil, and goat cheese you can find. Fresh, ripe ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
Don't overcook the salmon: Smoked salmon is already cooked, so be careful not to overcook it when you add it to the pasta. Just heat it through until it is warmed through.
Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dish, so use a good quality extra virgin olive oil. It will add a rich, flavorful taste to the pasta.
Add some red pepper flakes for a little heat: If you like a little spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the pasta. It will give the dish a nice kick.
Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the pasta is still hot and the salmon is still warm. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Smoked salmon pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil, and goat cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This pasta dish is packed with flavor and texture, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying pasta dish, give this recipe a try.