Penne With Asparagus, Smoked Salmon, and Dill

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"A simple, light pasta dish."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

directions

1. 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).
2. Add in asparagus; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; remove from heat.
3. Add the salmon to the skillet; stir to blend; sprinkle w/ pepper to taste.
4. Cook pasta in plenty of salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain.
5. Return pasta to pot; add the asparagus mixture and dill; toss to blend.
6. Spoon into a large serving bowl and serve at once.