Pasta with Lemon, Basil and Smoked Salmon

This is a delicious, elegant recipe
that makes you feel like you are eating
out at a fine restaurant.

My husband made this recipe
and it was so delightful!
We loved the flavors and he said that
he would definately make it again
because it is fairly easy to make.



Simple Cream Pasta with Lemon and Basil
with Spinach and Smoked Salmon
(adapted from a Donna Hay recipe)





14 oz. tagliatelle or spaghetti
1 cup heavy cream
*1 tbs butter
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 3/4 cup finley grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup roughly choppped basil leaves
3 1/2 oz baby spinach leaves * we used Swiss Chard*
3 1/2 oz chopped, smoked salmon

cracked black pepper
grated parmesan, to serve

Add cream, butter,lemon rind, lemon juice together in pan.
Heat. Add parmesan, basil and pepper.
Let cook a few minutes so flavors can combine.
Place a pot of salted water on stove. Bring to a boil.
Cook pasta until al dente.
Drain pasta.
Add cream sauce over pasta.
Add the spinach ( or Swiss Chard)
and Smoked Salmon and toss to combine.

Serve with cheese and a pinch of pepper.