Smoked salmon with creamy asparagus and zucchini sauce

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• 0:20 Prep


• 0:15 Cook


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  4 Servings


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This beautifully creamy smoked salmon pasta makes elegant entertaining simple.

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Ingredients

• 400g penne rigate


• 1 small leek, thinly sliced


• 1 large zucchini, peeled to form ribbons


• 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed, cut into 5cm lengths


• 450ml thickened cream (see note)


• 1/4 cup chopped dill


• 1 teaspoon finely chopped lemon rind


• Salt and cracked black pepper


• 150g smoked salmon slices, torn into pieces salad, to serve

Method

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  Step 1
  
  
  
  
  Cook penne in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions or until al dente. Drain, return to pan and cover to keep warm.
  
  
  


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  Step 2
  
  
  
  
  Meanwhile, heat a little olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add leek and cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add zucchini, asparagus, cream, dill and lemon rind. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and sauce has thickened slightly.
  
  
  


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  Step 3
  
  
  
  
  Stir the smoked salmon through the zucchini mixture and cook for another minute.
  
  
  


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  Step 4
  
  
  
  
  To serve, divide pasta between serving bowls and top with salmon mixture. Serve with salad.
  
  
  

• Low carb


• Low sugar

Nutrition

• 3410 kj

  Energy




• 45g

  Fat Total




• 27g

  Saturated Fat




• 5g

  Fibre




• 24g

  Protein




• 136mg

  Cholesterol




• 525.27mg

  Sodium




• 5g

  Carbs (sugar)




• 75g

  Carbs (total)

All nutrition values are per serve

Notes

Lite thickened cream can be used, if desired. The sauce in this recipe is unsuitable for freezing.

• Author: Kate Murdoch


• Image credit: Emma Reilly


• Publication: Taste.com.au

Source: taste.com.au