Fiochetti with Leeks and Smoked Salmon

Name: Fiochetti with Leeks and Smoked Salmon
Cuisine: Norwegian
Ingredients: Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup cream or No-Cream Cream; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 cup cream or No-Cream Cream; Dill sprigs and Fried Capers for garnishing (optional); 5 ounces smoked mozzarella or Gouda cheese, cut into ¼-inch dice; Dill sprigs and Fried Capers for garnishing (optional); 8 ounces fiochetti or other small, shaped dried pasta; 8 ounces fiochetti or other small, shaped dried pasta; 5 ounces smoked mozzarella or Gouda cheese, cut into ¼-inch dice; 8 ounces smoked salmon, cut into wide strips; 1 cup rich Chicken Stock, Shellfish Stock, or Vegetable Stock; ⅓ cup dry white wine; 1 cup rich Chicken Stock, Shellfish Stock, or Vegetable Stock; 1 cup rich Chicken Stock, Shellfish Stock, or Vegetable Stock; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups sliced leeks, white part only; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

From the Earth to the Table

By John Ash

Published 1995

About

This dish is reminiscent of one prepared for me during a trip to Norway several years ago. In addition to the ingredients below, the chef added some sautéed chanterelles and a garnish of a few tart huckleberries. Fiochetti is a tiny butterfly-shaped pasta with serrated edges. Use whatever fun shape you like.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups<

Europe
Norway
Pasta

Method

In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the leeks until translucent but not brown, about 10 minutes. Set aside. In a saucepan, combine the stock, wine, mustard, cream, and lemon zest and reduce over medium-high heat to a light sauce consistency, about 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in the fresh dill.

Meanwhile, in a lar