Farfalle with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese

Delight your taste buds with this indulgent Farfalle with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese recipe—a creamy, savory pasta dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender bow-tie pasta tossed in a luxurious sauce made with cream cheese, heavy cream, and a hint of fresh dill, this recipe effortlessly balances richness with bright notes of lemon juice and aromatic garlic. The smoky, velvety pieces of salmon elevate every bite, creating a dish that feels both gourmet and comforting. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Garnish with fresh dill or a wedge of lemon for a finishing touch that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfectly creamy pasta, smoked salmon, and zesty freshness—this recipe has it all!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 g farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
• 150 g smoked salmon
• 150 g cream cheese
• 120 ml heavy cream
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 piece garlic clove (minced)
• 1 tbsp dill (fresh, chopped)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 100 ml pasta water (reserved)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the farfalle according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 100 ml of the pasta cooking water before draining.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the cream cheese and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir to combine and allow the cream cheese to melt, forming a smooth sauce. Reduce the heat to low.

Step 4

Stir in the lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce gently for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Chop the smoked salmon into bite-sized pieces and add it to the sauce, stirring gently to combine. Cook for an additional minute to warm the salmon without overcooking it.

Step 6

Add the drained farfalle to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, use the reserved pasta water to thin it out to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve the farfalle hot, garnished with extra dill or a wedge of lemon if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(860.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2314.1

Total Fat 116.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Cholesterol 306.0mg	0%
Sodium 2721.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 236.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 14.0g
Protein 74.9g	0%

Vitamin D 1026IU	0%
Calcium 238.2mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 878.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.8%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 41.2%