Ingredients

  • 1 lb bow tie pasta (farfalle)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons purple onions, diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced (or more)
  • 8 ounces smoked salmon, flaked into chunks
  • 4 -6 ounces vodka (start with 4 the first time and adjust up if you like more next time)
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Boil water and cook pasta according to package directions. DO NOT ever add oil to the water! It will make the sauce slide off the pasta later.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter and add onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat until onion starts to sweat and soften. Add salmon and cook until it starts to cook a little, about 2-3 minutes. Add vodka and flame off alcohol.
  • Add the cream, tomato sauce, basil, salt and pepper. Bring sauce to a boil and simmer, reducing until it is thick, about 8 minutes or so.
  • Serve over pasta and enjoy! Pass the grated cheese on the side.