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Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo

Serves3
Prep Time15 min
cook Time 8 min
Time to Table23 min

This is a light version of alfredo sauce to compliment the salmon and asparagus.

Ingredients

8 oz (250 g) fettuccine
2 cups (500 mL) sliced asparagus (about 1/2 lb/250 g)
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30 mL) water
1 cup (250 mL) milk
1/4 cup (50 mL) light cream cheese
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each pepper and nutmeg (optional)
1 can (142 g) Clover Leaf Flaked Sockeye Salmon, Skin and Bones Removed, drained
1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

PREP INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in covered skillet over medium heat, cook asparagus, garlic and water 2-3 minutes or until asparagus is just tender.
  3. Whisk together milk, cream cheese, pepper and nutmeg (if using) ; stir into skillet. Cook and stir until thickened. Add salmon, cheese and drained fettuccine and toss well.
  4. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Hint:
If asparagus is not in season, substitute broccoli florets.

nutrition

  Amount
per serving
% Daily
Value
Calories600
Fat19 g29%
Saturated Fat8 g
Trans0.1 g
Saturated + Trans41%
Omega-3 Polyunsaturates1.7 g
Cholesterol70 mg
Sodium690 mg29%
Carbohydrate69 g23%
Fibre3 g12%
Sugar9 g
Protein34 g
Vitamin A25%
Vitamin C10%
Vitamin D18%
Calcium40%
Iron15%

Claims per serving

Source of Fibre Excellent Source of Protein
Excellent Source of Vitamin A Source of Vitamin C
Excellent Source of Calcium Good Source of Iron
Source of omega-3 Good source of vitamin D