Tue 8 Jul 2008
Fettuccine with Asparagus & Smoked Salmon
Posted by Svetlana under Main Dishes, Seafood
Ingredients:
-12 oz dried fettuccine
-2 pounds asparagus, cut into 1 inch lengths
-1 tablespoon oil
-2 leeks, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
-1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into chunks
-3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
-3 tablespoons minced chives
-6 oz smoked salmon, cut into bite-size pieces
-salt
-pepper
1. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine according to package directions.
2. Add asparagus for last 2 minutes of cooking time.
3. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups cooking water.
4. Return pasta and asparagus to pot.
5. Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
6. Add leeks and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
7. Add reserved pasta water, cream cheese, tarragon and chives, and stir until cream cheese has melted.
8. Pour over pasta, add smoked salmon and toss until combined.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
