Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta

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This smoked salmon pasta is a lighter version of pasta carbonara. For people who want the flavor but not the bacon, smoked salmon is the perfect substitute!

Submitted by Anonymous
Updated on October 6, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

  • 6 tablespoons butter

  • ½ onion, finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 2 cups skim milk

  • ½ cup grated Romano cheese

  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed and drained

  • ½ cup canned mushrooms, drained

  • 10 ounces smoked salmon, chopped

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.

  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion in butter until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir flour and garlic powder into onion.

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  4. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to just below boiling point, then gradually stir in cheese until sauce is smooth. Stir in peas and mushrooms; cook over low heat until warmed through, about 4 minutes.

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  5. Toss in smoked salmon and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve over pasta.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398 Calories
14g Fat
50g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 398
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 520mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 181mg 14%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 333mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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