Basil-Pecan Shells with Smoked Salmon
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
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Basil-Pecan Shells with Smoked Salmon
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Salmon makes a fabulous addition to any healthy diet. Its low fat content makes it a perfect protein substitute for fatty cuts of beef.
Ingredients:
1
cup fresh basil, stems removed
1/4
cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2
cloves garlic
1
tablespoon olive oil
3/4
cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/3
cup fat-free (skim) milk
12
ounces uncooked medium-size pasta shells or conchiglie
8
ounces smoked salmon, cut into bite-size pieces
4
tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
Preparation:
1.
Place basil, Parmesan, garlic and oil in food processor or blender; process until finely chopped. Set aside.
2.
Combine yogurt and milk in small bowl; set aside.
3.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain well. Transfer to large serving bowl. Add basil mixture, yogurt mixture, salmon and pecans. Mix well. Garnish as desired. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: | |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 62 g |
| Cholesterol | 19 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Total Fat | 15 g |
| Calories from Fat | 27 % |
| Calories | 497 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Fat | 2 |
| Meat | 2 |
| Starch | 4 |
This recipe appears in: Fish