Salmon Carbonara
Ingredients
- 8 oz. linguini pasta
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 2 (14-oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 Tbs. red wine vinegar
- 1 (14 3/4-oz.) can salmon, or 2 (7 1/2-oz.) cans, drained and flaked
- 1/2 C. heavy cream
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm. In 3 qt. saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving about 2 Tbs. bacon fat. Add onion, garlic, basil, oregano, and the peppers; cook 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and vinegar; cook over medium high heat 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in Alaska canned salmon and cream; heat through. Serve over hot cooked pasta. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Makes 4 servings.


