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.