Fettuccine With Asparagus and Smoke Salmon

Name: Fettuccine With Asparagus and Smoke Salmon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 46 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
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

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Recipe by techfoody

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

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READY IN: 46mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

DIRECTIONS

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.

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