Bow-Ties with Salmon and Tarragon Mustard Sauce

300 Calories per Serving

I absolutely loved this one. It was creamy without being too heavy and I really liked the salmon in it. I used 2 packs of packaged (already drained) salmon that you find next to the tuna fish- and it came out really well. The hubs wasn't so much a fan though. He decided he didn't like fish mixed in pasta- and he already wasn't a huge salmon fan, but if you like salmon then you should make this for sure! It makes a TON- I had it for lunch the next day, and then again for dinner- and there's still probably 2 more meals worth in my fridge. I think this would be good with shrimp instead of the salmon as well. I'd give this one 4 stars.

Prep Time: 25 Min       Total Time: 25 Min     Servings: 8

Ingredients: 

1package (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 fat-free 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, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil 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.

3. Stir in whipping cream and mustard. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.

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

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving) Calories 300 (Calories from Fat 50), Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 320mg; Total Carbohydrate 46g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 3g), Protein 14g;Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2 %; Vitamin C 0 %; Calcium 10 %; Iron 10 %;Exchanges: 3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk;  0 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean  Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:3;*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. 

Source: Eatbetteramerica.com