Ingredients

  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 2 teaspoons reduced-calorie margarine
  • 1/2 cup minced shallots
  • 2 cups fresh Sugar Snap peas, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup canned no-salt-added chicken broth, undiluted
  • 2 tablespoons vodka
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces sliced smoked salmon, cut into thin strips
  • 12 ounces farfalle (bow tie pasta), uncooked

Method

  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add margarine. Place over medium-high heat until margarine melts. Add shallots; saute 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Add peas; saute 2 additional minutes. Stir in broth, vodka, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes.
  • Combine milk and flour, stirring until smooth. Add to vegetable mixture in skillet, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in smoked salmon. Remove from heat; set aside, and keep warm.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain well.
  • To serve, place pasta in a serving bowl; add salmon mixture, and toss lightly.