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Creamy Corkscrew Pasta with Salmon and Peas

A great way to get some protein and veggies into a pasta dish. Who doesn't love salmon and cheese? Comfort food for the whole family.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Corkscrew Pasta
  • 1 pound Salmon Filet, skin removed
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups Peas, Fresh or Frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 small White Onions, finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Chives, finely chopped
  • Fresh Parmesan

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler on low setting. Coat a baking tray with cooking spray or a light brush of vegetable oil.
  • Place salmon on baking tray and season evenly with salt and pepper.
  • Broil till cooked through, about 10 minutes, turning over after 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to its directions. Three or four minutes before it's done, add the peas into the water. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat with the olive oil.
  • Add onions and garlic and sweat till aromatic and softened. Add white wine and deglaze pan, cooking till wine is reduced by half.
  • Lower heat to medium, add heavy cream and simmer till slightly thickened.
  • Toss pasta and peas into creamy mix, flake salmon over pasta, add chives, and toss to mix.
  • Divide onto plates. Grate parmesan over to serve.