Fettuccine with white sauce and salmon

To make the sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • A pinch of nutmeg
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • A pinch of salt and ground black pepper

 

For the pasta:

  • 2 L of water
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 200 g of Fettuccine La Moderna®
  • 4 salmon fillets (140 g each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • A pinch of ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 green pepper, julienned
  • 1 zucchini, julienned
  • 1 cup of broccoli, blanched and in florets
  • 1 cup of green beans, blanched and halved
  • A pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

 

To make the sauce:

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add and cook the onion until translucent.
  2. Add the flour and stir constantly until lightly browned; add the milk and mix with a whisk to prevent lumps.
  3. Finally, add the spices and cook while stirring for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.

 

For the pasta:

  1. Heat water with salt.
  2. When it boils, add the Fettuccine La Moderna® and cook until one minute before the time marked on the package.
  3. Drain and set aside.
  4. Enhance the flavor of the salmon with a tablespoon of olive oil, dill, and pepper.
  5. Melt butter in a skillet and cook the salmon, skin side down, until crispy; then turn it over and cook for a couple of minutes more or until desired doneness is achieved.
  6. Remove from the skillet and keep it warm.
  7. In the same skillet, add the garlic, green pepper, zucchini, broccoli, and green beans. Cook for a couple of minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  8. To serve, place the pasta on a plate, top it with the vegetables, salmon, and sauce. Finally, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

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