Smoked salmon pasta

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1-2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh dill
• 100 g (3oz) smoked salmon
• salt and pepper (to taste )
• 500 g (1lb) pasta

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil then add the pasta and cook until al dente.

2. 2

   Reserve a cup of pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.

3. 3

   To make the sauce, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat then add the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds then pour in the cream.

4. 4

   Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 5 minutes then pour in the lemon juice. Cook for another minute or two.

5. 5

   Slice the salmon into bite-size pieces then stir into the sauce and allow to warm through for a minute.

6. 6

   Season to taste then toss the sauce with the cooked pasta and a few tablespoons of pasta water. Serve.