Smoked Salmon Fettuccine

White Bean and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread with Crostini
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg whole wheat fettuccine
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt, divided
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ cup crème fraîche (or use cream cheese)
  • 3 Tbsp drained capers
  • 1 lb smoked salmon, coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in boiling water with 2 tsp salt until almost al dente; drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
  2. Cook onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 6 minutes or until almost tender.
  3. Stir together onion, reserved pasta water, pasta, and crème fraîche until blended. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until pasta is done and sauce thickens.
  4. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with capers, salmon, and parsley. Season to taste.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) French bread baguette, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 (16-oz) can cannellini beans, drained
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush bread with 3 Tbsp oil. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until toasted.
  3. Meanwhile, pulse beans, tomatoes, cheese, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and 1 Tbsp oil in a food processor or blender until smooth. Serve with crostini.

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