Pasta with salmon and asparagus
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 package of pasta (whole what is better)1/2 cup of water1 chicken bouillon cube1/2 cup white wine (optional)1 pound of asparagus - cut into 1 inch lengths1/2 pound of salmon - skinned and cut into pieces (can also use scallops instead)1 cup of fat free sour cream2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard (or any other that you like)1 or 2 garlic cloves chopped4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chivessalt and pepper to taste
Cook the pasta according to package. While waiting for pasta get a large skillet. Pour water in and bring to a boil, then add bouillon cube and stir to disolve. If using wine add it now. Add the garlic the salmon and asparagus; poach salmon until it is opaque in the center and the asparagus is tender-crisp - about 5 to 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer salmon and asparagus to a serving bowl reserving the cooking liquid. Flake salmon into small pieces.
In a medium bowl, beat or whisk the sour cream, mustard, 3 tbsp of the chives, salt and pepper, and the reserved cooking liquid until well mixed.
Drain pasta and place in serving bowl with salmon and asparagus. Pour sauce over pasta and mix. Sprinkle with the remaining chives and serve.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHESCRAFTY.
In a medium bowl, beat or whisk the sour cream, mustard, 3 tbsp of the chives, salt and pepper, and the reserved cooking liquid until well mixed.
Drain pasta and place in serving bowl with salmon and asparagus. Pour sauce over pasta and mix. Sprinkle with the remaining chives and serve.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHESCRAFTY.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 255.8
- Total Fat: 5.2 g
- Cholesterol: 41.5 mg
- Sodium: 46.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 31.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
- Protein: 21.3 g
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