Ingredients

• 1 , 16 ounce
• 6 tablespoons butter
• ½ 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

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 5 Toss in smoked salmon and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve over pasta.

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