Pasta al Salmone

One simple dish that marks the beginning of Meg&Margot's Food Porno

So here's what happened - it was a typical weekday evening at the Rosemont house, Meg came home after a very long day of work and I took some time away from studying and writing papers, we both crashed on the couch with the pups and we each started thinking "what can I throw together with what I have in the fridge?" It had been a while since my last trip to the grocery store and I realized that I only had a few salmon fillets buried deep in the freezer, some stale bread and maybe 2 or 3 apples. I was on the verge of ordering in a nice curry from PadThai when Meg suggested we throw our ingredients together and see what happens. 

Well, this delicious salmon pasta dish was a successful start to our food lover's relationship and has been a staple ever since. Meg and I have definitely gotten more creative and daring with our recipes since cooking up this super simple dish, but this one will forever be a crowd-favorite!

PASTA AL SALMONE

• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
• 2 salmon filets (cut in cubes)
• 1 cup cream
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• any type of pasta (I prefer tagliatelle)
• salt & pepper
• chopped fresh parsley if available

- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box (I am notorious for being impatient in the kitchen so we love our pasta to be al dente)

- In a large skillet (we like our cast iron pans) heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the garlic and onions until slightly soft

- Add salmon and cook for about 5 minutes (until soft); season with salt and pepper

- Stir in cream, add tomato paste and mix together

- Simmer until salmon is fully cooked and season again

- Serve over pasta. I like to add a big bunch of chopped fresh parsley if we have it around the kitchen. It adds some freshness and a nice crunch to the dish.

Get a nice plate-full, pour yourself a glass of chilled white wine and voilà! Enjoy!

P.S. - Meg, this must be the first thing we cook upon reuniting! I can't find salmon anywhere in Nicaragua :(