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Smoked Salmon and Gorgonzola Pasta

Description:
You could substitute plain salmon and blue cheese but it's the smoked salmon and gorgonzola that gives this dish its distinctively gourmet taste. Serve with asparagus in lemon butter and some fresh, hot Italian bread.


Date Added:	December 29, 2009	Season:
Category:	Italian / Pasta	Prep. Method:	Other
Calories:		Dish Type:	Other
Serves:	4	Cuisine:
Prep. Time:	30 mins

Ingredients:

16 oz of your favorite pasta
1 cup chopped smoked salmon
1/2 cup grated gorgonzola
1/2 cup crushed walnuts
2 tbsp butter
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
Lemon

Directions:

Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan
Add the chopped onion and saute 'til opaque but not browned
Add the flour and cook over a low heat, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes, to make a roux. Do not let it brown
Gradually add the cream and the wine, stirring vigorously with a whisk
Let the mixture cook over a low to medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring often, 'til thickened and beginning to boil
While the mixture is cooking, add the garlic and herbs
Now is also the time to start cooking the pasta according to the package directions
When the mixture has thickened, turn the heat to low and stir in the cheese 'til it melts
Add the smoked salmon and chopped walnuts
Season with salt and pepper if desired
Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese mix or spoon the mix over the pasta.
Serve with wedges of lemon for squeezing
NOTE: If the cheese mix is too thick, thin it down with a little extra wine. If the mix is not thick enough for you, add some parmesan cheese and bring the mix just back to a slow boil

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Added On: December 29, 2009

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