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January 13, 2009
Creamy Pesto Over Salmon Pasta
Ingredients:
1 tbl vegetable oil
3-6 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
3/4 lb salmon filet
1 lb of bowtie pasta
3 tbl chopped walnuts
2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbl fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2/3 cup plain, low-fat yogurt
Directions:
In a medium skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute until the garlic starts to brown. With a slotted spoon, remove the garlic to a food processor fitted with a chopping blade and set aside. In the same skillet, saute salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side or until just cooked through. Remove from the heat, cover, and keep warm. Cook bow-tie pasta following package directions.
Add walnuts to the food processor and process until finely chopped. Add basil, cheese, lemon juice, and pepper until it is the same consistancy. Add yogurt and process pesto until smooth, stopping once to scrape the sides with a spatula. Drain the pasta, add the sauce, and mix until it is all coated evenly throughout. Overtop place the salmon, either as strips, filets, or chunks.
This recipe serves 6.
Posted by Kelli Little at January 13, 2009 05:39 PM