This is a fairly popular, traditional and simple recipe, but with an “Irish” twist. What usually happens for me is that I cook for myself the “traditional” version and offer the cheesy option to everybody else! WARNING: DO try at home; DON’T TRY / TRY IT with CAUTION the cheesy option in restaurants (some restaurants will challenge your choice … but try and decide for yourself! I like both versions!)
80gr. of whole wheat brown spaghetti (alternatively white spaghetti if you prefer)
Italian Extra-virgin Olive Oil (1 tablespoon per person)
c.40gr. of organic wild Irish smoked salmon per person
fresh chili, Garlic, Salt
Cheese to be grated (Parmigiano Reggiano or Irish Mature Cheddar – based on preferences)
Chop chili and garlic in small pieces, add small amount of olive oil, and then cook it gently in a pan till garlic turns yellow
Cut the smoked salmon into small rectangular pieces.
Boil water in a pot; add spaghetti, cook till for about c. 8 minutes (“al dente”), add salt toward the end of the cooking process.
Drain the pasta; put it back into the pot; add garlic, chili, olive oil, and smoked salmon pieces, mix in the pot with gentle heat until salmon is cooked slightly and changes colour (to a lighter pink).