posted by Leslie in AK 07-10-98 6:36 PM
Smoked Salmon Pasta
1 tbsp. garlic, minced
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cups each half-and-half and whipping cream
4 oz. julienne Alaska Lox or Nova smoked salmon
1/2 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp. chives
salt and ground white pepper to taste
8 oz. linguine or fettucine
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp. minced parsley
Saute garlic in butter about 5 minutes or until softened.
Add half-and-half and whipping cream; heat to simmer and cook, uncovered, about 45 minutes or until thickened and reduced to 2-1/2 cups liquid.
Add smoked salmon, tomatoes and chives; heat thoroughly over low heat about 2 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cook linguine in boiling water about 10 minutes or until barely tender; drain.
Fold hot pasta into cream sauce; place on serving platter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Makes 4 servings.
Note: Four ounces kippered smoked salmon, coarsely chopped or flaked, can be substituted.