Lemon Cream Linguine

1 (375g) box of linguine or fettuccine
Dash of olive oil for the pasta
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon of butter
1 bunch of roughly chopped Italian parsley
I lemon, juiced and the rind finely grated
125 ml cream
1/2 tsp salt
Cracked black pepper to taste
200g smoked salmon (optional)


Boil water for pasta to which a splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt has been added. Cook till al dente-approx 10-12 minutes.

Put the garlic, butter and cream in a small pot and heat till just hot and the butter is melted.

Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, rind, salt and pepper and heat through, then turn off the heat.

Drain the pasta and return to its pot. Mix in the cream sauce and serve immediately.

Serve with parmesan. If adding the smoked salmon stir in lightly into the individual bowls just before serving.

Serves 4