SALMON, ASPARAGUS AND BOW TIE PASTA IN A SHERRY CREAM SAUCE

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxKTrKBLfDrgQFmq2zoHjzVuwe5FajhDCtttAUmuXC5eJQIRMgrUBe7L1XR-Ve7ybDMXWdhljJL6juFDk9Qq29le5-6Wz4aLjz8XR6JwTU2kzXvucV4uA76lt0iDUtI-1PpsEnI2W_UVo/s1600/Salmon+Asparagus+Bow+Tie+Pasta+In+Sherry+Cream+Sauce~+Title+Page.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxKTrKBLfDrgQFmq2zoHjzVuwe5FajhDCtttAUmuXC5eJQIRMgrUBe7L1XR-Ve7ybDMXWdhljJL6juFDk9Qq29le5-6Wz4aLjz8XR6JwTU2kzXvucV4uA76lt0iDUtI-1PpsEnI2W_UVo/s1600/Salmon+Asparagus+Bow+Tie+Pasta+In+Sherry+Cream+Sauce~+Title+Page.png" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This beautiful pasta dish is full of delicate flavors that would be scrumptious on their own, but together they become a culinary symphony!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just perfect for Spring...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCU_sbMsndBNcyrzLdtGyDo5fsqCn2JL1yGjw1u2go8YIE2dXWPm99daYu33sMK3IX7KoqPmzOzzRs37OHoF0j3VP-ew5Md61_vu6QIvBabT8d1_ToBJ5A7AVdMREEchQSPLzIotiHpMI/s1600/Copy+of+Copy+of+IMG_6089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCU_sbMsndBNcyrzLdtGyDo5fsqCn2JL1yGjw1u2go8YIE2dXWPm99daYu33sMK3IX7KoqPmzOzzRs37OHoF0j3VP-ew5Md61_vu6QIvBabT8d1_ToBJ5A7AVdMREEchQSPLzIotiHpMI/s640/Copy+of+Copy+of+IMG_6089.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sprinkled with herbs, the visual effect is sublime!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is certainly company worthy, but don't just save it for weekend guests! This makes a wonderful week night meal too... and the leftovers are a lunchtime treat!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The salmon is gently poached and the asparagus oven roasted to coax out the best flavor. They are joined by bow tie pasta and mixed into a creamy, but not heavy sherry sauce. A handful of toasted pine nuts and herbs are tossed in to bring a buttery nutty crunch and brightness to the dish!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This dish got a "10" from my family! I hope you try it too!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GsdOSYXyOZ_oX4anb2UrU4yUBKPBhI5_zX0KnUGDqFahKyyir-ZtLv2GiVNk3YiSvaf8J3wCafIb_oQs0WwdpVi47gaLHzTMpjCBMAL35RCSzFEUfFY5jWIGVlTAe4ID61yCG0_SQzg/s1600/Copy+of+Copy+of+IMG_6084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GsdOSYXyOZ_oX4anb2UrU4yUBKPBhI5_zX0KnUGDqFahKyyir-ZtLv2GiVNk3YiSvaf8J3wCafIb_oQs0WwdpVi47gaLHzTMpjCBMAL35RCSzFEUfFY5jWIGVlTAe4ID61yCG0_SQzg/s640/Copy+of+Copy+of+IMG_6084.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: x-large;">StoneGable Salmon, Asparagus And Bow Tie Pasta In Sherry Cream</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1~  1  1/2 lb salmon fillet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">lemon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 lb asparagus, rinsed and woody ends cut off</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 TBS olive oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">salt </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 ~ 12 oz. box bow tie pasta, cooked as directed on the box and drained (reserve 1 cup of pasta liquid)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 TBS butter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6 TBS flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/4 tsp salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">dash of pepper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/4 tsp dry mustard</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 cups warmed milk (I use 1%)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup half and half (I use fat free)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 egg yolks</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/4~ 1/3 cup cream sherry (I use Harvey's Bristol Cream)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/4 cup toasted pine nuts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 TBS chopped chives</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 TBS chopped parsley</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put rinsed and cut asparagus on a large rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with olive oil and salt. Roast for 15-20 minutes until just slightly browned. Remove from oven and set aside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Meanwhile, poach salmon in a large pan of simmering water with the juice of 1 lemon. DO NOT OVERPOACH! I leave the center of my fillet slightly pink, it will continue to poach. Remove from the pan to a plate and tent with foil.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wipe out the large skillet and melt the butter over a medium heat. When the butter is melted, sprinkle the flour over the butter and stir to combine. Cook for 3 minutes and add the dry mustard,  1/4 tsp salt and a dash of pepper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Slowly add the warmed milk and whisk. Add the half and half and whisk. Continue to stir until the sauce thickens. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whisk the egg in a large bowl until creamy and yellow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spoon out 1 cup of the hot sauce into the egg in a steady stream, whisk the egg mixture vigorously!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Add the mixture to the sauce and whisk.  Cook until thick and hot. Remove from heat and add the cream sherry. If the sauce is too thick add enough of the reserved pasta water to give it the right consistency.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Return to the heat and cook for a couple of minute longer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Flake the salmon into large chunks and cut the asparagus into 1 inch pieces. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put the bow tie pasta into a big bowl. Add the sherry cream sauce. Gentle toss in the flaked salmon and asparagus. Gently mix without breaking apart the salmon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plate in large shallow bowls. 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SALMON, ASPARAGUS AND BOW TIE PASTA IN A SHERRY CREAM SAUCE

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Spicy Sausage, Spinach Cheese Ravioli Lasagna

<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">The Easiest Lasagna Ever Made! </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR-ECwvq8k8nxir4kdbEQ36XN_5MVucGCab274n7TuuHCb75_2L2kspThGr8pyybw_ixUQlaP7QTn6EAdKm1cGUoxOAv1MLTxkGlixNlkqntEs6cPitvjnWaG20_8b9K3i_0Qoawuk48o/s1600-h/DSC02067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR-ECwvq8k8nxir4kdbEQ36XN_5MVucGCab274n7TuuHCb75_2L2kspThGr8pyybw_ixUQlaP7QTn6EAdKm1cGUoxOAv1MLTxkGlixNlkqntEs6cPitvjnWaG20_8b9K3i_0Qoawuk48o/s640/DSC02067.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his recipe has been adapted from one I saw in a magazine (can't remember which one). I was so <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">intrigued by</span> the concept that makes this lasagna. Using a minimum of ingredients and using them very smartly, this lasagna is so<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> tasty</span> and can be embellished to make it your own.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T<span style="color: black; font-size: small;">he</span></span> most <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">clever <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">thing</span></span> about this recipe is that frozen cheese ravioli is used in place of lasagna noodles and ricotta cheese mixture.I was a little skeptical at first, I don't like the taste of  "raw" noodles. But honestly, I could not taste even a hint of raw flavor. Go ahead, use the ravioli frozen.  <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Oh happy day!</span> So much less work, absolutely all the taste. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_aB_bCDqFla5G-g5U9mib2VuTu5smMGvlzOS_cUz2QPKqPQS5G7kH26yWQkCtgDKuaA36F1e5cjo_mvxCdiWCUFJqGSkIMW3ftH4cyumxTjmGAO7Eabp9WdAo0PuYmS38aA94avt9oS0/s1600-h/DSC02071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_aB_bCDqFla5G-g5U9mib2VuTu5smMGvlzOS_cUz2QPKqPQS5G7kH26yWQkCtgDKuaA36F1e5cjo_mvxCdiWCUFJqGSkIMW3ftH4cyumxTjmGAO7Eabp9WdAo0PuYmS38aA94avt9oS0/s640/DSC02071.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Recipe:</span><br />1-1 1/2 lb italian turkey sausage, casing removed<br />1 TBS olive oil<br />1 box frozen spinach<br />1/2 cup pesto<br />1 jar very good pasta sauce<br />1 bag good mozzarella cheese<br />2 bags frozen cheese ravioli, again use the good kind.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">I</span>n a large skillet  heat oil over medium heat. With casing removed, put turkey in pan and break up. Cook through. Set aside.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>haw spinach in microwave. Put spinach in a smooth napped  kitchen towel and squeeze out all the liquid. Put in a small bowl. Add pesto, and stir to incorporate. Set aside.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">U</span>sing a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with tall sides, layer the ingredients. Put 1/3 jar of tomato sauce in the bottom of baking dish and add 1/2 turkey. Place a layer of  frozen ravioli on top of turkey to cover. Make little rows.<br />Put 1/2  the spinach mixture on top of the ravioli. Sprinkle 1/3 bag of cheese. Place a layer of ravioli over the cheese and 1/3 pasta sauce over the ravioli.  Put the remainder of the sausage on top of the pasta sauce. Place another layer of ravioli. Put the remaining spinach mixture on top of the ravioli and 1/3 bag of cheese.<br />Put last row of ravioli on top. Cover with remaining pasta sauce and cheese.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">B</span>ake  for 1 hour. Check this. It should be steaming hot and cheese melted. I made mine in a 9 x 9 baking dish and the time might be a little diffferent.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">R</span>emove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Cut and serve.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Options:</span><br />There are so many interesting ways you could make this. Try all pesto, vodka sauce or alfredo sauce. How about adding pepperoni, or olives, fresh mozzarella, small meatballs etc. Diced chicken would make it very hardy. I like sliced hard boiled eggs in my lasagna. Adding broccoli instead of spinach would be another option. Recipes like this are very exciting to me. They are more a culinary formula that I can experiment with depending on my mood and what I have on hand.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his is really a wonderfully delicious and very easy lasagna. You can keep all the ingredients on hand and make it up in no time!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNCvOZcI63cJmN51sFhPdx3icOZ3qFgCUsAGLeAJQShWUqLh4XVd4eVWlBqOXbDqo0-Hz6qgwbVW4irggcKI7uoHQiSiC4agy9THOppA-gsyboC-MEcGlskJqpVbn8g4C0fbnHp7gOfu4/s1600-h/DSC02072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNCvOZcI63cJmN51sFhPdx3icOZ3qFgCUsAGLeAJQShWUqLh4XVd4eVWlBqOXbDqo0-Hz6qgwbVW4irggcKI7uoHQiSiC4agy9THOppA-gsyboC-MEcGlskJqpVbn8g4C0fbnHp7gOfu4/s640/DSC02072.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">I </span>am participating in Foodie Friday at Designs By Gollum. 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Spicy Sausage, Spinach Cheese Ravioli Lasagna

The Easiest Lasagna Ever Made! T his recipe has been adapted from one I saw in a magazine (can't remember which one). I was so intrigued...

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