Gluten-Free Lemon and Dill Spaghetti with Capers and Smoked Salmon

Total Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Serves: 2-4

Celebrating the New Year calls for a different kind of decadence. After the rich, heavily spiced food of the holidays, it's time for something a little more acidic and light, but no less celebratory. Pair with a glass of bubbly for a pre-New Year's Eve feast.

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Ingredients

Pasta

12oz Fresh Gluten-Free Spaghetti

Salt

Pasta water saved on the side

Sauce

4 Tablespoons Butter

2 Tablespoons Garlic, Minced

1/2 bushel Asparagus, cut lengthwise in quarters

1/3 Cup Dry White Wine

2 Tablespoons Almond or Coconut Flour for thickening

1/2 Cup Heavy Cream

Juice of 1 Lemon

Zest of 1 Lemon - leave extra to top

2 Tablespoons Dill, chopped - leave extra to top

Approximately 1 cup of Pasta Water

To Top

2 Tablespoons capers

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese

4 oz Smoked Salmon, torn into chunks

Directions

1. Heat a pot of water to boil for the pasta. Salt that water lightly and cook the pasta for 4-6 minutes, or until al dente. Strain and place in a large pot, keeping about 2 cups of pasta water on the side.

2. Heat a medium-sized pan with 2 Tablespoons butter, add garlic and satay till fragrant. Add white wine and stir till bubbling.

3. Stir in flour and cream, cook until sauce thickens. Add Lemon juice, zest, and dill. Add pasta water until sauce is light, but still thick enough to cling to the pasta.

4. Stir the pasta in with the sauce, add capers, salt, pepper, parmesan, and smoked salmon

5. Cover the pan and allow the mixture to cook together on low.

6. Top with fresh dill and lemon zest