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Lemony Salmon Fettuccine

This quick dish tastes so rich and flavorful!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 1 1/2 cups per serving

Ingredients

5 ounces dried whole-grain fettuccine
11 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1- to 1 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup light tub cream cheese
1/3 cup fat-free sour cream
2 5-ounce cans pink salmon in water, drained, skin discarded, bones discarded if desired, flaked
1/4 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon shredded or grated Parmesan cheese, divided use
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley (Italian, or flat-leaf, preferred)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the fettuccine using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil. Stir in the asparagus for the last 4 minutes of the cooking time. Drain well in a colander.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, cream cheese, and sour cream. Cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth, whisking frequently.

    Step 3

    Stir in the salmon, 1/4 cup Parmesan, lemon juice, and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until hot, stirring occasionally.

    Step 4

    In a large bowl, stir together the pasta and salmon mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan, then with the parsley.

  2. Cook’s Tip

    Step 5

    For a change of pace, replace the asparagus with other fresh or frozen vegetables, adding them during the last 3 to 5 minutes of boiling time for the pasta. If you have some leftover vegetables that would go well with the salmon and pasta combo, you could heat them to add instead.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 6

    (Per Serving)

    Step 7

    Calories: 340

    Step 8

    Total Fat: 9.0g

    Step 9

    Saturated: 4.0g

    Step 10

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Polyunsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 12

    Monounsaturated: 2.5g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 80mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 517mg

    Step 15

    Carbohydrates: 37g

    Step 16

    Fiber: 6g

    Step 17

    Sugars: 7g

    Step 18

    Protein: 29g

    Step 19

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    2 1/2 Starch

    Step 21

    3 Lean Meat

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