Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 8 oz fettuccini
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 oz whipped cream cheese (Note 1)
  • 2 garlic cloves (pressed)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup milk (Note 2)
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (Note 3)
  • 8 oz smoked salmon (flaked Note 4)
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (Note 5)

Instruction

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water and drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Stir in whipped cream cheese, garlic. Cook it for about 2 minutes, whisking occasionally. (Note: The mixture will look curdled and weird, but don't worry, it's totally normal.)
  • In 2-cup measuring cup, combine heavy whipping cream and milk and slowly stir into the cream cheese mixture, whisking constantly.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese and continue to cook until desired thickness. (Keep in mind the sauce thickens rather quickly. If the sauce had thickened too much, thin it out with a bit of pasta cooking water.)
  • Add cooked pasta, smoked salmon, parsley and lemon juice. Toss everything until well combined. Serve immediately.