
Inspired by penne alla vodka, this pasta dish uses tequila and cream to make a light, fragrant sauce that coats the tagliatelle to make the perfect summer pasta dish. It's a yummy dinner for those nights you need some food quickly and have minimal washing up.
If you want more quick pasta dishes in your life, why not try our recipes for One-Pot Sausage Pasta, Healthy Pesto Pasta, and Smoked Salmon Carbonara.
Ingredients
- 2
salmon fillets (around 240g)
- 3 tsp.
olive oil
pinch of salt and black pepper
- 180 g
tagliatelle
- 2
anchovy fillets
- 2
garlic cloves, crushed
- 10 g
flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 60 ml
tequila
zest of half a lemon
- 100 ml
double cream
- 100 g
asparagus, stalky end removed
- 10 g
dill, finely chopped
- 20 g
rocket
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C Fan)
- Step 2Place salmon fillets on a baking tray, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12 minutes or until tender and cooked through.
- Step 3Cook the tagliatelle per the packet instructions. When the pasta has 3 minutes remaining add the asparagus. Drain and set aside.
- Step 4Next, place a frying pan over a medium heat and add the remaining oil. Once warm, add the anchovies, garlic and half the parsley. Stir and sizzle for 2 minutes then add the tequila. Stir to combine and leave to bubble for 1 minute.
- Step 5Add the lemon zest and cream, simmer for 1 minute further, then add the parsley, dill, rocket, pasta and asparagus. Toss everything together until coated in the glossy sauce and serve.

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