Ingredients

1/4 C Butter

2 cloves fresh garlic chopped

1 cup (more or less) onions, shallots or leeks

fresh herbs (I like about 1/2 cup basil and a little rosemary or thyme)

1/2 t fresh ground nutmeg

Salt & Pepper to taste

1 lb of asparagus

1/2 - 1 lb. smoked salmon

1/3 C cream

1/2 - 1 C grated parmesano reggiano or other firm cheese

16 oz. fetucinni

Preparation

Slice the asparagus into bite-sized pieces and steam to tender-crisp. Cook the pasta al-dente.

Meanwhile, saute the garlic and onions in the butter until soft. Add asparagus,herbs & seasonings.

Break the salmon into bite-sized pieces and add to the saute. Just heat through.

Toss the saute with the pasta. Add the cream and cheese. Toss again.