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!
Ingredients
- 1 package penne pasta , 16 ounce
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 onion , finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 cups skim milk
- 0.5 cups grated Romano cheese
- 1 cup frozen green peas , thawed and drained
- 0.5 cups canned mushrooms , drained
- 10 ounces smoked salmon , chopped
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
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.
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3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion in butter until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir flour and garlic powder into onion.
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4
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.
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5
Toss in smoked salmon and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve over pasta.
Nutrition Facts
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