Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta Recipe
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Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta

By: DEBNJAMES 
"This is a lighter version of pasta carbonara. For people who want the flavor but not the bacon, smoked salmon is the perfect substitute!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (106)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed and drained
  • 1/2 cup canned mushrooms, drained
  • 10 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in butter until tender.
  3. Stir flour and garlic powder into the butter and onions. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to just below boiling point, and then gradually stir in cheese until the sauce is smooth. Stir in peas and mushrooms., and cook over low heat for 4 minutes.
  4. Toss in smoked salmon, and cook for 2 more minutes. Serve over pasta.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 398 | Total Fat: 13.7g | Cholesterol: 40mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by chibi chef   view full review
While I appreciate the submitter's attempts to make the cream sauce lighter by using skim milk...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2005 by Der Juana   view full review
I really enjoyed this recipe ! It was delicious, I did change it somewaht, I used fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2005 by PiranhaToms   view full review
I LOVE this recipe!!! I alter it a tiny bit - I use less butter (about 4 tablespoons), 1% milk...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2004 by VEGGIEGIRL5   view full review
I love this recipe! I would change one thing, use cheese tortellini instead of penne pasta. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2003 by MARSHAKA   view full review
This tasted like something you'd get in a restaurant. I added asparagas spears and my husband...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2005 by Kelly Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Well, how did I change THIS recipe? First of all, no onion! Then, I sauteed fresh mushrooms...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by CHEFKITTY   view full review
In response to the reviewer who used leftover grilled salmon-Grilled salmon will not work in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2006 by Mrs. Chef Esh Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I found this recipe searching for something creative to do with smoked salmon and I sure was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2003 by MOELASSES   view full review
I'd give this one 3.5 stars if I could, but I just can't justify 4. I don't know why I didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by YULIANYHALIM   view full review
It's a really tasty dish. I springkle italian herbs on the sauce and squeeze half lemon. My...

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