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Pasta with Cilantro, Peas and Smoked Salmon

3.9

(35)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

3 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 jalapeño chili, seeded
3 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
12 ounces bow-tie pasta
1 10-ounce package frozen petite green peas, thawed or 1 1/2 pounds fresh peas, shelled
1/4 pound sliced smoked salmon, cut into strips
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    With processor running, drop garlic and chili through feed tube; chop finely. Add cilantro; chop finely. Add cream; blend until thick, using on/off turns. Add lime juice. Season sauce with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite; add fresh peas if using and boil 2 minutes. Do not precook frozen peas. Drain pasta and peas. Return to same pot. Mix in sauce and thawed frozen peas if using. Add salmon and chives.

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