Penne Al Salmone

This is my favorite from Luca's. I've had to substitute some ingredients and it's still delicious. I combined an Italian recipe that I had to translate and an American one. I've simplified it because...it's really not that complicated.

Ingredients:
1 pkg cooked Penne pasta (or a favourite that will hold in sauce well.)
1/2 smoked salmon (I add 3/4 c. sometimes. Costco sells smoked salmon, or you can DIY)
1 c. cream
1/4 c. salmon cream (can be omitted. add more salmon or its juices instead.)
1/2 onion, freshly chopped
1/2 stick butter
3 cloves garlic
1 bunch cherry tomatoes
2 tbs water
1 tbs  capers
1 tbs parsley, freshly chopped

Directions:
Brown onion and garlic in butter and water.
When water is mostly evaporated, add the salmon. Let simmer.
Pour in noodles and stir to combine.
Add creams, cherry tomatoes and capers.
Stir, then let thicken for a few minutes. (5-10)
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.


Hint: cook your pasta in salty chicken stock instead of water.
Hint: I'd even add a squeeze of lemon when I add the capers.