Salmon Pasta Primavera

Name: Salmon Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine, broken in half; 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 envelope Alfredo sauce mix; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup water; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup cubed cooked salmon; Crumbled cooked bacon, optional

"I created this recipe one Sunday afternoon to use up ingredients I had on hand," comments Jenny Kimberlin of Overland Park, Kansas. "My husband and a guest loved the tasty combination of salmon, vegetables and noodles."

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine, broken in half
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 envelope Alfredo sauce mix
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cubed cooked salmon
Crumbled cooked bacon, optional

Directions

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the broccoli, onion and green pepper in 2 tablespoons butter until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
In a large saucepan, combine the sauce mix, milk, water, salt, pepper and remaining butter. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Add the salmon and heat through. Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Top with sauce and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon if desired.

Originally published as Salmon Pasta Primavera in Quick Cooking March/April 2001