Salmon Broccoli Fettucini
Tender salmon, fresh broccoli, and fettuccine are tossed in a creamy Parmesan sauce for a comforting pasta that's rich, fresh, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ½ lb Fettuccine
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- ½ lb skinless salmon cut in medium chunks
- 2 tbs butter and extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups pasta water
- 1 cup manufacturing cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tbs chopped garlic
- 2 tbs grated lemon peel
- 1 Juice from 2 lemons
- 2 tbs each Italian parsley and Thyme
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions Add broccoli last 5 minutes and reserving two cups of the water
- Salt and pepper the salmon pieces
- In a saute pan bring oil and butter to a medium heat
- Add onion and garlic saute until tender and just beginning to brown
- Add salmon cook 5 minutes brown slightly and remove set aside
- Add resevered pasta water, cream, parmesan, lemon juice, and lemon peel
- Simmer 10 minutes
- Toss, pasta, broccoli, salmon and herbs in the sauce