Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta

Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta

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!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8

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

Step 1
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.

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

Step 3
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.

Step 4
Toss in smoked salmon and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398
Calories
14g
Fat
50g
Carbs
20g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 398
% Daily Value *
Total Fat14g 18%
Saturated Fat7g 37%
Cholesterol40mg 13%
Sodium520mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate50g 18%
Dietary Fiber3g 11%
Total Sugars7g
Protein20g
Vitamin C4mg 20%
Calcium181mg 14%
Iron3mg 14%
Potassium333mg 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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