farfalle with asparagus and smoked salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) package farfalle pasta
• 1/2 cup fresh steamed asparagus tips
• 1 ounce smoked salmon, chopped
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon chopped pistachio nuts
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• steam the asparagus over boiling water and cook until tender but still firm. drain, cool and chop.
• in a large bowl, combine the pasta, asparagus, smoked salmon, lemon juice, pistachios, basil, olive oil, and salt and pepper. mix well and refrigerate for 2 hours. remove from refrigerator and serve at room temperature.