Description
A flavorful pasta dish featuring smoked trout, fresh vegetables, and a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 8 ounces smoked trout, flaked
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Gently fold in the flaked smoked trout and lemon juice, mixing until everything is well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add ¼ cup of heavy cream or a dollop of crème fraîche before serving.
- Substitute smoked trout with smoked salmon or cooked chicken for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg