Salmon & Caviar Pasta

Is there anything more mouthwatering to a diva than caviar and champagne? Divas take every opportunity to serve their guests caviar. Divas just need to be wary of sampling too much of the beluga while preparing the meal. The champagne needs watching, too. Divas like to cook with wine, but only occasionally does some make it into the food.

Salmon & Caviar Pasta

1/2 lb. angel hair pasta

1-1/2 cups cream

2 Tbsp. red onion, chopped, sauteed in olive oil

a few fresh chives, chopped

6 oz. smoked salmon pieces, cut into strips

2 oz. caviar


Cook pasta according to directions. Divas like al dente.
Drain and keep in colander.
Combine cream and sauteed onion in a saucepan over medium high heat.
Simmer 2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in remaining ingredients and serve over pasta.

Make into a meal: Serve with warmed spinach.

Wine: Oodles of Champagne

Pasta with Salmon & Capers

Serve your salmon-loving friends this elegant and easy dish. For those of you not watching your pennies, substitute caviar for capers. I envy you. We should get together sometime.

Pasta with Salmon & Capers

1/2 lb. pasta (I used orecchiette)

1 cup cream (half and half works fine)

2 slices red onion, chopped

½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1 tbsp. parsley

6 oz. smoked salmon pieces, cut into strips

handful of capers

knob of butter (optional for non-dieting divas)

Cook pasta until al dente.
Drain and set aside.
Combine cream and onion in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat.
Simmer 2 minutes and remove from heat.
Gently stir in remaining ingredients and serve over pasta.

Options: substitute caviar for capers; chives work well, too

Make it a meal: Serve with side salad or roasted broccoli (see recipe)

Wine: Pinot Noir or Chardonnay