Smoked Salmon Spirulina Pasta with Veggies

Spirulina Pasta with Smoked Salmon and Veggies

Category: First Courses
Serves: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the Spirulina Pasta:

1. Begin by making the fresh pasta: sift the all-purpose flour into a bowl and add the spirulina powder.
2. Add the eggs to the flour mixture and knead it well until the ingredients are fully combined and form a dough.
3. Dust your work surface with flour and continue working the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
4. 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:

5. While the dough rests, slice the spring onion and peeled carrots into thin rounds.
6. Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium heat and gently sauté the spring onion for a few minutes.
7. Add the whole cherry tomatoes to the pan and lower the heat. Begin pressing down on the tomatoes as they soften.
8. Add the zucchini and carrots to the pan, stirring them gently to mix with the tomatoes.
9. 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.
10. 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:

11. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
12. Once the dough has rested, roll it out into a thin sheet and cut it into tagliatelle-like strips.
13. 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:

14. Add the flaked smoked salmon to the vegetable sauce, mixing it gently into the vegetables and allowing the salmon to warm through.
15. 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:

16. 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.