12 oz Fettucini
1/2 Cucumber
6 tablespoons butter
Grated rind of 1 orange
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 & 1/4 cups light cream
2/3 cup orange juice
4oz smoked salmon
salt and fresh ground black pepper
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Cook the pasta (per the box instructions).
Using a sharp knife, cut the cucumber in half lengthways, then using a small spoon scoop out the cucumber seeds and discard.
Turn the cucumber on the flat side and slice it thinly.
Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the orange rind and dill and stir well. Add the cucumber and cook gently for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cream, orange juice and seasoning and simmer for 1 minute. Meanwhile, cut the salmon into thin strips.
Stir the salmon into the sauce and heat through. Drain the pasta thoroughly and toss in the sauce, serve immediately.
Serves 4
Source: Creative Cooking Library – Classic Pasta Sauces
