Smoked Salmon Fettuccine With Healthy Dill Alfredo

Name: Smoked Salmon Fettuccine With Healthy Dill Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese; 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dill weed, dried; 3/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 6 ounces smoked salmon, cut into bite-size pieces; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1 tablespoon capers, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, snipped; 4 ounces fettuccine, uncooked (I used Florentine, which is 1/2 spinach and 1/2 egg pasta); lemon pepper, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; shredded parmesan cheese, to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dill weed, dried
3/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
6 ounces smoked salmon, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, snipped
4 ounces fettuccine, uncooked (I used Florentine, which is 1/2 spinach and 1/2 egg pasta)
lemon pepper, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
shredded parmesan cheese, to taste

1
Boil and prepare fettuccine as directed on package instructions; drain and set aside.
2
(Before draining, reserve about 1/4 cup of pasta cooking water, which you can use later to thin the sauce or moisten the vegetables as you cook them, if necessary).
3
Place cottage cheese, 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese,flour, black pepper, lemon juice, garlic, and dill weed in a food processor bowl and pulse until smooth; set aside.
4
In a large nonstick pan or wok, heat oil over medium heat and saute green pepper and onion for about 3 minutes.
5
Turn heat down to low or low-medium and allow the pan to cool enough that the next ingredients won't burn.
6
Add tomatoes, capers, salmon, and sauce to the pan; stir and cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
7
Add pasta and parsley and continue to cook on low for 1-2 minutes.
8
Remove from heat and serve, topping individual servings with pepper, lemon pepper, and parmesan to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, shredded, 1 tablespoon flour, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, and more.

Yes, Smoked Salmon Fettuccine With Healthy Dill Alfredo Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Smoked Salmon Fettuccine With Healthy Dill Alfredo Sauce

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