FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SMOKE SALMON

Fettuccine With Asparagus and Smoke Salmon image

From Hallmark Magazine. I made some modifications to the recipe to make it slightly more healthful and less fat. Enjoy!

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Time 46m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

salt
12 ounces whole grain fettuccine
2 lbs asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 leeks, halved lengthwise and thickly sliced crosswise
1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, cut into chunks
3 tablespoons dried or minced tarragon
3 tablespoons minced chives
6 ounces smoked salmon, cut into bite size pieces
pepper

Steps:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Add asparagus for last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups cooking water. Return pasta and asparagus to pot.
Meanwhile, in large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until tender, 8 - 10 minutes.
Add reserved pasta water, cream cheese, tarragon, and chives, and stir until cream cheese is melted. Pour over pasta, ad smoke salmon and toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.6, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 35.6, Sodium 419.7, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 22.2

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