Creamy Lemon Pasta with Smoked Salmon

This Lemon Salmon Pasta is unbelievably easy, healthy, and absolutely delicious. Perfect for a busy weeknight, as it comes together in just 30 minutes or less.❤️❤️❤️ Here's how? 1 lb linguine or spaghetti, uncooked 3-4 TB olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 7 cloves cloves, chopped 3 TB salted butter ½ cup heavy cream Zest of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon 2 cups fresh asparagus tips, 2-inch pieces ½ lb smoked salmon, sliced into bite size pieces kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Instructions Bring a large pot of generously salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente; do not overcook. Drain pasta, but reserve 1 cup of the pasta water to set aside. Sprinkle with 3-4 TB olive oil to prevent sticking. Keep warm and set aside. While pasta is cooking: Place butter in a large heavy skillet and heat over medium high heat until warm. Add onion and stir 1 minute or until translucent. Add garlic and stir 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and lemon zest. Bring mixture to a simmer; stir occasionally and simmer 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add lemon juice and remove from heat. Cover to keep warm. Place asparagus tips in a shallow, microwavable dish. Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and microwave 1-2 minutes or just until asparagus turns a bright green color. In a large pot or serving dish, gently toss pasta with lemon sauce to combine well. Add desired amount of reserved pasta sauce to loosen as needed. Gently toss in the cooked asparagus and smoked salmon. Add salt and pepper to taste, as needed. Serve immediately. ✨ For the full recipe card and tips google " CHEWOUTLOUD LEMON SALMON or https://www.chewoutloud.com/lemon-sal... ✨ FOLLOW @chewoutloud for more delicious recipes ✨ Get our BEST and EASY-TO-MAKE recipes ⬇️ https://mailchi.mp/chewoutloud/yy4lz3... #salmonpasta #salmonrecipes #pastalover #easydinnerideas #seafoodpasta