Forevermama's Smoked Salmon Linguine

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb dry linguine
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup thinly sliced mushroom
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup clam juice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup wine
• 1 cup cream
• 2 cups raw asparagus, thinly bias cut
• 3/4 cup red bell pepper, cut matchstick size
• 6 -8 ounces smoked salmon, cut in thin slices (or flaked)
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives or 2 tablespoons scallions
• 3 -4 tablespoons chopped parsley

Recipe

• 1 right before making the sauce, cook the pasta according to package directions, until just al dente. drain it will, toss very lightly with a splash of olive oil and salt to taste, then cover and keep warm.
• 2 to make the sauce; heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-hight heat. add the mushrooms and saute until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
• 3 add the garlic and pepper flakes, and saute 30 seconds more. add the clam juice, lemon juice, zest, and wine. cook until the sauce is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
• 4 whisk the cream, than add the asparagus and bell peppers, and bring sauce to a quick boil to thicken. add the smoked salmon and cooked pasta. season with salt and pepper to taste. cover and let heat through.
• 5 place pasta on a large platter and sprinkle with the herbs.