Bow-Ties with Salmon and Tarragon Mustard Sauce

Name: Bow-Ties with Salmon and Tarragon Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 package (16 oz) bow-tie (farfalle) pasta; 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth; 1 cup whipping (heavy) cream or half-and-half; 2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard; 2 packages (3 to 4 oz each) sliced salmon (smoked or cured), cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips; 1/2 cup freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese

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Prep 15 min
Total 15 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 6

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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Jan 5, 2012

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Ingredients

1 package (16 oz) bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 cup whipping (heavy) cream or half-and-half
2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
2 packages (3 to 4 oz each) sliced salmon (smoked or cured), cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1/2 cup freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2

Meanwhile, heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, tarragon and parsley in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in wine. Cook uncovered about 4 minutes or until wine has evaporated. Stir in whipping cream and mustard. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
3

Add pasta, salmon and 1/4 cup of the cheese to sauce in skillet; toss gently until pasta is evenly coated. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Expert Tips

tip 1
You can cook the pasta up to 3 days ahead of time. Rinse with cold water, toss with a little olive oil and store in a resealable plastic bag in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave oven or plunge briefly into boiling water to reheat.

Nutrition Information

495 Calories, 20g Total Fat, 20g Protein, 62g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 495

Calories from Fat: 180

Total Fat: 20g

Saturated Fat: 10g

Cholesterol: 60mg

Sodium: 420mg

Total Carbohydrate: 62g

Dietary Fiber: 3g

Protein: 20g

% Daily Value*:

Iron: 18%; 18%

Exchanges:

4 Starch; 1 Lean Meat; 3 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.