PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS, SMOKED SALMON, AND DILL

Penne With Asparagus, Smoked Salmon, and Dill image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Penne

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 red onion, cut into thin lengthwise slices
1 bunch asparagus, cut diagonally into 1-1 1/2 inch pieces
3 ounces smoked salmon, 2-3 slices, cut into 1 1/2 x 1/4-inch strips
fresh ground black pepper
16 ounces penne
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill

Steps:

Heat the butter and oil in a big skillet; add in the onion; cook/stir over low heat for 5 minutes, until tender (do not brown).
Add in asparagus; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; remove from heat.
Add the salmon to the skillet; stir to blend; sprinkle w/ pepper to taste.
Cook pasta in plenty of salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain.
Return pasta to pot; add the asparagus mixture and dill; toss to blend.
Spoon into a large serving bowl and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.1, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 198.4, Carbohydrate 96.2, Fiber 15.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 15.7