Salmon and Asparagus Pasta

Description

Dry sauce mix combines with asparagus and salmon to make a dish that will impress your friends–and you don’t have to tell them how easy it is! Mezzi rigatoni is my favorite kind of pasta to use with this one, but ziti, penne, and other hearty pasta cuts will work just as well. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
  • ½ medium white onion, chopped
  • 2 medium lemons, juiced, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) fresh salmon fillet
  • 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 (1.6 oz) package Sauce, CPC, KNORR Alfredo Sauce, dry mix
  • 1 cup chopped fresh asparagus
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Combine wine
  2. olive oil
  3. parsley
  4. onion
  5. and juice of 1 lemon in a large skillet over medium heat until simmering. Place salmon on top
  6. with scales down. Cover and poach until fish flakes easily with a fork
  7. about 20 minutes.
  8. Meanwhile
  9. bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water
  10. stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite
  11. about 12 minutes. Drain and cover to keep warm.
  12. Combine milk
  13. butter
  14. and sauce mix in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk constantly until boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook
  15. whisking frequently
  16. until thickened
  17. about 4 minutes.
  18. Fill a small skillet with 1/4 inch water
  19. remaining lemon juice
  20. and garlic; bring to a boil. Add asparagus
  21. cover
  22. and steam
  23. checking frequently to avoid overcooking
  24. until bright green and tender
  25. 5 to 10 minutes.
  26. Flake poached salmon and add to warm pasta. Add sauce and asparagus; toss to combine.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 8

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