Ziti With Smoked Salmon
Published December 18, 1990
- Total Time
- About 15 minutes
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Ingredients
5 ripe plum tomatoes, about 1 pound
¾ pound ziti or any tubular pasta of your choice
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
Freshly ground pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup pepper vodka
½ pound sliced smoked salmon, cut into 1 ½-inch strips
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro or basil
Freshly grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese (optional)
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
71 grams carbs; 62 milligrams cholesterol; 656 calories; 11 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 27 grams fat; 5 grams fiber; 751 milligrams sodium; 24 grams protein; 7 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Core the tomatoes and drop them into boiling water for 10 to 12 seconds. Drain immediately and peel. The skin should come off easily if you use a paring knife. Cut the tomatoes into ½-inch cubes. There should be about 2 ¼ cups.
- Step 2
Cook the ziti in salted water according to the package directions. The pasta should be al dente. Drain, and reserve ¼ cup of the cooking liquid.
- Step 3
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet and add the garlic and shallots. Cook briefly, stirring, without browning. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the cream and vodka. Bring to a simmer and cook 1 minute.
- Step 4
Add the pasta and reserved cooking liquid to the tomato sauce. Blend well and simmer 1 minute.
- Step 5
Add the salmon, butter and cilantro. Toss well and cook 1 minute. Serve with cheese if desired.
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Comments
I halved the recipe and made a few changes and this was so fabulous that I may actually try following all the directions next time. Instead of fresh tomatoes I used canned (Muir Glen) with some but not all the liquid drained off. I didn't have any pepper vodka, no airline-sized bottles were available, and I wasn't going to buy a big one...so, I used plain old vodka. I debated adding some Tabasco or red pepper flakes to compensate, but didn't. Still fabulous. And so quick and easy!
I love this versatile recipe. I've made it multiple times, usually with lox salmon, sometimes with leftover salmon. I add whatever veggies I may have like mushrooms, red bell peppers, a hot pepper, zukes... Excellent and Delicious.
Delicious, pretty much as is. I could imagine this with smoked mussels, too...
Pretty good. Easy. A little salty and heavy, but that might have been b/c of the particular smoked salmon used. would try again.
Excellent. I had cherry tomatoes and orecchitti, plain vodka and a pepper grinder. Served with baby peas.
I love this versatile recipe. I've made it multiple times, usually with lox salmon, sometimes with leftover salmon. I add whatever veggies I may have like mushrooms, red bell peppers, a hot pepper, zukes... Excellent and Delicious.