Spirulina Pasta with Smoked Salmon and Veggies
Category: First Courses
Serves: 4
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Spirulina powder | 10g |
| All-purpose flour | 200g |
| Eggs | 100g |
| Zucchini | 100g |
| Cherry tomatoes | 100g |
| Carrots | 100g |
| Smoked salmon | 80g |
| Fresh spring onion | 60g |
| Taggiasca olives | 30g |
| Fresh basil | To taste |
| Fresh mint | To taste |
| Extra virgin olive oil | To taste |
| Salt | To taste |
| Black pepper | To taste |
| Water | As needed |
Instructions
Prepare the Spirulina Pasta:
- Begin by making the fresh pasta: sift the all-purpose flour into a bowl and add the spirulina powder.
- Add the eggs to the flour mixture and knead it well until the ingredients are fully combined and form a dough.
- Dust your work surface with flour and continue working the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to rest.
Prepare the Vegetable and Salmon Sauce:
- While the dough rests, slice the spring onion and peeled carrots into thin rounds.
- Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium heat and gently sauté the spring onion for a few minutes.
- Add the whole cherry tomatoes to the pan and lower the heat. Begin pressing down on the tomatoes as they soften.
- Add the zucchini and carrots to the pan, stirring them gently to mix with the tomatoes.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Add a small amount of water (about a shot glass worth) to help the sauce cook without drying out.
- Let the vegetable mixture simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes. If needed, add more water to prevent the sauce from drying out.
Cook the Pasta:
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- Once the dough has rested, roll it out into a thin sheet and cut it into tagliatelle-like strips.
- Cook the pasta in the boiling salted water for about 2-3 minutes until al dente, then drain it directly into the pan with the vegetable sauce.
Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- Add the flaked smoked salmon to the vegetable sauce, mixing it gently into the vegetables and allowing the salmon to warm through.
- Toss the pasta in the pan with the sauce over a gentle flame. If needed, add a little bit of the pasta cooking water to help bring everything together and create a creamy texture.
Finish and Serve:
- Serve the pasta on plates, garnished with freshly ground black pepper, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a few leaves of fresh basil and mint for added freshness.
Enjoy your vibrant Spirulina Pasta with Smoked Salmon, a healthy and delicious twist on traditional pasta!
This recipe is a perfect balance of earthy spirulina pasta, vibrant vegetables, and rich smoked salmon, making it not only nutritious but also a delightful dish to enjoy for a light yet satisfying meal.
