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Salmon and Leek Pasta

Photo: Heart and Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ca)

Try this delicious non-tradition pasta dish to add some variety and perhaps to get a serving of fish into one of your mealsIt is recommended to get two servings of fish per week.

Ingredients

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic and cook, stirring for about 8 minutes or until softened and starting to become golden. Stir in flour and hot pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute. Whisk in milk and broth and cook, stirring for about 8 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in tomato paste.
 
2. Add salmon; cover and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until salmon starts to flake. Stir in parsley and basil.
 
3. Meanwhile, in a pot of boiling water cook pasta for about 8 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain well and return to pot.
 
4. Pour leek and salmon sauce over pasta and toss to coat well. Salmon will break up into smaller pieces as it coats pasta.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 of 6)

Calories 500
Protein 25 g
Sodium 190 mg
Potassium 650 mg
Total fat 13 g
Saturated fat 3 g
Cholesterol 40 mg
Carbohydrates 71 g
Fibre 3 g
Sugars 9 g
Added sugars 0 g