Fusilli with smoked salmon, leeks and red peppers

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4tablespoonsExtra virgin olive oil
1mediumLeek, white part only, 3\" julienne
1largeRed bell pepper, 3\" julienne
1cupDry white wine
½poundsFusilli long pasta
¼poundsSmoked salmon, fine julienne
Cold butter

Directions

Bring 6 quarts water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. In a 12-inch skillet, heat extra virgin olive oil over moderate heat. Add leek and pepper julienne and cook until softened (about 5 to 6 minutes). Add white wine, bring to a boil and remove from heat. Drop pasta into boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain in colander over sink and pour hot pasta into leek mixture. Add salmon and cold butter and toss until well mixed. Pour into heated serving bowl and serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #469 by "suechef@..." <suechef@...> on Feb 3, 1997.