Ingredients

  • 4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup clam juice
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound angel hair pasta
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 8 ounces smoked salmon
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 sprigs fresh dill weed

Method

  • In a large saucepan, reduce 4 cups heavy cream at a gentle simmer until it is half its original volume.
  • Meanwhile, in a smaller pot, combine clam juice, wine, garlic, peppercorns, salt, 2 tablespoons dill, and vinegar. Reduce at a rolling boil to half its original volume. Strain, and dispose of garlic and peppercorns. Add wine reduction to reduced cream. Reserve.
  • With an electric mixer, whip 1 cup cream to medium peaks. Add sour cream, and whip until blended.
  • In boiling, lightly salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, and cool by running cold water through it to halt cooking.
  • In a 10 to 12 inch saute pan, heat cream/wine sauce to boil, then whisk in parmesan until well blended. Sauce will continue to reduce quickly. Add cooked pasta to sauce, and toss to coat evenly. Divide between 4 dishes, topping each with 2 ounces smoked salmon, a dollop whipped sour cream mixture, and a sprig of dill.