Salmon And Red Pepper Pesto Linguine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 oz linguine
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup store-bought red pepper pesto
1 tbsp chopped chives, plus additional to serve
1 3/4 oz sliced smoked salmon

Preparation

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Return the pasta to the pan.
Place the cream and pesto in a medium saucepan on low heat. Bring to a boil, stirring.
Add the sauce, reserved cooking liquid and chives to the pasta and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon onto plates and serve topped with salmon. Garnish with additional chives.