Penne With Salmon And Asparagus

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne rigate or 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut crosswise into thirds then lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepot, cook pasta as label directs and then drain.
• 2 meanwhile, in a 12-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of oil over medium-high heat.
• 3 add asparagus, salt and pepper and cook until asparagus is almost tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
• 4 add shallot and remaining 1 teaspoon oil; cook, stirring constantly, two minutes longer.
• 5 add wine; heat to boiling over high heat.
• 6 stir in broth and heat to boiling.
• 7 arrange salmon slices in skillet; cover and cook until just opaque throughout, 2- 3 minutes.
• 8 remove skillet from heat and stir in tarragon.
• 9 in a warmed serving bowl, toss pasta with asparagus mixture.