Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta

This smoked salmon pasta is a lighter version of pasta carbonara. For people who want the flavor but not the bacon, smoked salmon is the perfect substitute!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 398 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup grated Romano cheese
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• 10 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
• 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed and drained
• ½ cup canned mushrooms, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion in butter until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir flour and garlic powder into onions.

Step 3

Gradually stir in milk. Heat to just below boiling point, then gradually stir in cheese until sauce is smooth. Stir in peas and mushrooms; cook over low heat until warmed through, about 4 minutes.

Step 4

Toss in smoked salmon and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve over pasta.