Fettuccine with Sugar Snap Peas & Salmon

by Vicki Brunsvold, Tastemaker in Residence

Makes about 4 servings. Serve alongside seasoned grilled salmon.

Ingredients

Kosher salt

9 oz fresh fettuccine (such as Buitoni found in the refrigerated case)

6 oz sugar snap peas, strings removed, sliced in half or thirds

2 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 shallot, thinly sliced

Freshly ground black pepper

1/3 cup parmesan, grated

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup chopped mixed herbs (parsley, chives, and/or dill)

juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.  Add fresh pasta and sliced snap peas and cook for 2 minutes.  Reserve 1/2 - 3/4 cup cooking water, then drain.

2. Melt butter in skillet and add shallot, stirring until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Add cream, parmesan, herbs and lemon juice to skillet and stir well.  Remove from heat.  

4. Stir mixture into pasta and peas, stirring gently.  Add reserved pasta water as needed.

5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.