Cook ½ pound pasta in salted water according to the package directions for al dente.
While pasta is cooking, melt three tablespoons of butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add one cup of cream and bring to a gentle boil.
Add two tablespoons of vodka, 4 ounces of diced salmon, and a tablespoon of fresh dill; season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Add drained pasta to the sauce, sprinkle with ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese, and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
First, it is important to cook pasta al dente as it will continue to cook in the sauce. I usually rinse the pasta with cold water, too, to stop the cooking process.
When seasoning the sauce, go easy with the salt as the smoked fish is already pretty salty. It's always easier to add salt than to remove it.
Also, if you cook the cream on high heat, it will curdle. You only want a gentle boil, and don't let it get too thick, or you won't have enough sauce to coat the pasta.
Lastly, if you do have any leftovers of this smoked salmon noodle dish, you'll need to add a bit of heavy cream before reheating it and potentially extra salt or pepper as well.
A side of fresh salad greens and a glass of Chardonnay or Pinot Noir goes well with this exceptionally tasty dish.