Well, now, let me tell ya, if you’re lookin’ to make somethin’ quick and tasty, you can’t go wrong with a dish like this. I ain’t no fancy cook, but this salmon with pasta and peas is so simple, even a busy old woman like me can make it! The ingredients ain’t nothin’ too special either, just some smoked salmon, pasta, and peas. That’s all you need to get started, and I promise, it’ll fill your belly right up.
First off, you gotta get yourself some pasta. It don’t matter what kind, really, just somethin’ you like. Maybe spaghetti or penne, it all works the same. Then you take some peas. Frozen peas are just fine. Ain’t no need to make it all complicated. You know the kind that come in a bag, just pop ’em in a pot and cook ’em up. Now, as for the salmon, go for the smoked kind, it’ll give it a nice flavor. You don’t need much, just a few slices, and that’ll be plenty. If you want, you can cut it up into small pieces or just toss the whole slices in—whatever suits you best.
Now, let’s get to cookin’. First, put that pasta in a big pot of boiling water. Don’t forget to add some salt, helps the pasta taste better. While that’s cookin’, you can put your peas on the stove too. They only take a couple minutes, so don’t get too busy or you’ll forget ’em. Once the pasta’s all soft and good, drain it out. Don’t throw away that water though, you might need it for the sauce later. Keep it on the side, just in case.
Next, get yourself a nice big frying pan. Heat it up and throw in that smoked salmon. Let it cook for a minute or so, just long enough to warm it up. You don’t need to cook it too much—smoked salmon’s already done, you’re just heatin’ it through. Then, add your peas and pasta into that pan. Stir it all around real good so the salmon gets mixed in with the pasta and peas. If it looks a little dry, that’s when you can use that pasta water you saved. Just add a little bit at a time till it’s the right texture. You want it moist, but not too soupy.
Now, this next part’s optional, but I like to throw in a little bit of butter or olive oil if I’m feelin’ fancy. It gives it a nice richness. And don’t forget to add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. I don’t use much, just a little sprinkle, but you can put as much as you like. Some people even like to throw in a squeeze of lemon juice, but I ain’t got the time for all that fuss. But you do you, it’s your dish!
Once it’s all cooked and mixed, it’s time to serve it up! You can dish it out on a plate, or just eat it right out of the pan if you’re like me. It’s light, but hearty enough to fill you up. Ain’t no better way to enjoy a meal than this. Simple, quick, and good for your stomach. And don’t forget, it’s healthy too, with that salmon and those peas giving you all kinds of good stuff for your body.
So there you go, salmon with pasta and peas—ain’t no reason to be scared of tryin’ it. Just a few easy steps, and you’ll be sittin’ down to a meal that’ll make you feel right at home, no matter where you are. If I can do it, anybody can!
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