Lemon and Salmon Roe Pasta
- 1 pound fresh pappardelle (wide pasta ribbons) or fettuccine
- 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 ounces salmon roe
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill sprigs
- Fill a 6-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for pasta.
- In a deep 12-inch skillet heat butter and cream over moderately low heat until butter is melted.
- Stir in zest, lemon juice, and pepper to taste.
- Remove skillet from heat and cover to keep sauce warm.
- Cook pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
- Ladle 1/4 cup pasta water into sauce and drain pasta in a colander.
- Add pasta, roe, dill, and salt to taste to sauce and cook over moderate heat, tossing, a minute, or until just heated through.
pasta, butter, heavy cream, freshly grated lemon zest, lemon juice, salmon roe, dill sprigs
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lemon-and-salmon-roe-pasta-14915 (may not work)