Penne with Salmon, Herbs and Garlic

Name: Penne with Salmon, Herbs and Garlic
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) fresh salmon fillet skinless; 12 oz (375 g) penne or other short pasta; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) 35 % whipping cream; 8 oz (250 g) Light or regular Herb and Garlic-flavoured Canadian Cream Cheese; 2 cups (500 mL) chopped green beans; 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh dill or fresh basil or tarragon chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

This recipe is taken from the 2003 Milk Calendar. This is one of the simplest ways to enjoy nutritious and tasty salmon. The sauce can be made in the time it takes to cook the pasta. A quick and simple dish that inspires.

Prep: 10 min
Cooking: 10 min

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) fresh salmon fillet skinless
12 oz (375 g) penne or other short pasta
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) 35 % whipping cream
8 oz (250 g) Light or regular Herb and Garlic-flavoured Canadian Cream Cheese
2 cups (500 mL) chopped green beans
2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh dill or fresh basil or tarragon chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

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Preparation

Cut salmon into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks.

In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pot.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat cream and Canadian Cream cheese over medium heat, stirring, just until steaming and Canadian Cream cheese is melted.

Stir in salmon and green beans; cook, stirring gently, for about 5 min or until sauce is thickened, salmon flakes easily with a fork and beans are tender-crisp.

Pour over pasta in pot and toss gently to coat. Stir in fresh herbs and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Tips

In place of fresh salmon, substitute 2 7 oz (210 g) cans salmon, drained for an even faster meal. Frozen vegetables can be substituted for the fresh green beans.

For the Adventurous:For an elegant dish, add 2 oz (60 g) minced smoked salmon with fresh salmon, substitute 8 oz (250 g) asparagus, cut into pieces for green beans and add 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon rind with herbs.