Categories: Cream,Leek,Lemon,Salmon,Tasty Soup

Smoked salmon with creamy asparagus and zucchini sauce

February 21st, 2012
    Ingredients
  • 400g penne
  • 1 small leek, thinly sliced
  • 1 large zucchini, peeled to form ribbons
  • 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed, cut into 5cm lengths
  • 450ml thickened cream (see note)
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped lemon rind
  • salt and cracked black pepper
  • 150g smoked salmon slices, torn into pieces salad, to serve

Method
Cook penne in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions or until al dente. Drain, return to pan and cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat a little olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add leek and bake for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add zucchini, asparagus, cream, dill and lemon rind. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and sauce has thickened slightly.
Stir the smoked salmon through the zucchini mixture and bake for another minute.
To serve, divide pasta between serving bowls and top with salmon mixture. Serve with salad.


via: tastysoup.info

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