ForeverMama's Smoked Salmon Linguine

Oh so good!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb dry linguine
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  cup  thinly sliced mushroom
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 cup  clam juice
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon lemon zest
• 1⁄4 cup white wine
• 1  cup  cream
• 2  cups  raw asparagus, thinly bias cut
• 3⁄4 cup red bell pepper, cut matchstick size
• 6 -8  ounces smoked salmon, cut in thin slices (or flaked)
•  salt and pepper
• 2  tablespoons  thinly sliced chives or 2  tablespoons scallions
• 3 -4  tablespoons  chopped parsley

Directions

1. Right before making the sauce, cook the pasta according to package directions, until just al dente. Drain it will, toss very lightly with a splash of olive oil and salt to taste, then cover and keep warm.
2. To make the sauce; Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-hight heat. Add the mushrooms and saute until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and pepper flakes, and saute 30 seconds more. Add the clam juice, lemon juice, zest, and wine. Cook until the sauce is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
4. Whisk the cream, than add the asparagus and bell peppers, and bring sauce to a quick boil to thicken. Add the smoked salmon and cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and let heat through.
5. Place pasta on a large platter and sprinkle with the herbs.