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Salmon Carbonara
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is a luscious alternative to plain ol' spaghetti carbonara; it's egg-free too.
Ingredients:
1/2 lb linguine or 1/2 lb fettuccine
6 slices bacon, diced
1/2 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil (leaf not ground)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (leaf not ground)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (14 ounce) cans canned diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can salmon, drained and broken into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream
parmesan cheese, finely shredded
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
2. In large saucepan cook bacon pieces until crisp; drain; set bacon aside, reserving about 2 tbsp fat.
3. Add onion, garlic, basil, oregano, and peppers to bacon fat; cook 5 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes and vinegar; cook over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
5. Stir in salmon and cream; heat through.
6. Serve over hot cooked pasta.
7. Garnish with cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com