Smoked Salmon & Asparagus Rotini with Lemon Cream Sauce

Smoked Salmon & Asparagus Rotini with Lemon Cream Sauce

This elegant dish marries the rich smokiness of salmon, the crisp freshness of asparagus, and the tang of lemon with al dente low net carb rotini.
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  • Ingredients

    • 1 box (12 oz) Carbe Diem!™ Rotini
    • 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed & cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
    • Zest & juice of 1 lemon
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • 6 ounces smoked salmon, torn into 1-inch pieces
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, if desired 

  • Steps

    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until just al dente, about 13 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.  
    2. While the pasta is cooking, place cream and lemon zest in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Add asparagus and cook for 10 minutes more, until the asparagus is bright green. Stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper, and remove from heat. 
    3. Add pasta to pan with sauce and stir well to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with smoked salmon and tarragon. Serve immediately. 

Nutritional Information

1 Serving Calories 540  (Calories from Fat 270);  Total Fat 30g  (Saturated Fat 18g,  Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 110mg;  Sodium 430mg;  Total Carbohydrate 66g  (Dietary Fiber 37g,  Sugars 4g);  Protein 23g

% Daily Value: Vitamin A  30%;  Vitamin C  10%;  Calcium 8%;  Iron  15%

Net Carbs = 66g Carbohydrate – 37g Fiber   

Net Carbs = 29 grams 

  • 3 boxes of Carbe Diem rotini pasta
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Rotini 3-Pack

Short, spiral-shaped pasta that traps every bit of sauce in its curves. Ideal for pasta salads, chunky veggie sauces, or anything with a creamy dressing.

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