Smoked Salmon, lemon & chive pasta

ingredients:

250/300g of rigatoni

200g of smoked salmon

4 shallots sliced

2 garlic cloves crushed

2 tablespoons Creme fraiche

3 tbsp  of grated parmesan

4/6 lumps of camembert

juice of 1/2 a lemon

2/3 tbsp of chopped chives

2/3 tbsp parsley for garnish

cracked black pepper and salt

1/2 tbsp of white wine (optional)

method:

Begin by steaming the smoked salmon for 2/3 mins or until it turns pale and flaky.

leave to cool slightly and when it does flake it up with a fork.

next bring a big pot of salted water to the boil and cook your pasta as per packet instructions

to start the sauce…..firstly heat a glug of oil in a pan, gently sweat the shallot and garlic add a good mix of salt and pepper ( add a splash of water to help the sweating process)

when the water has mostly evaporated off and the shallots are nice a soft, squeeze in your lemon juice (wine could go in at this stage)

Now lash in the flaked up salmon in give it a good mix, cook for 2 mins before adding the Creme fraiche. SEASON AND TASTE

Mix in a spoon of the of parmesan along with the Camembert, stir to combine then sprinkle in some chives and parsley

at this stage your pasta should be ready…..

so firstly slosh in a ladle of pasta water let it simmer and reduce.

then in with your pasta give it a good mix on a low heat

finally add in the rest of your cheese along with the leftover herbs

serve with a delicious glass of wine