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How to Make Smoked Salmon Tortellini with Bechamel Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Smoked salmon tortellini with bechamel sauce is a delightful and elegant dish that makes for a perfect dinner party entree or a romantic meal for two. The rich and creamy bechamel sauce complements the smoky flavor of the salmon-filled tortellini, creating a harmonious and indulgent flavor profile.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (9 ounce) packages cheese tortellini
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • ¼ small onion
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and quartered
  • 10 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 pound smoked salmon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook the tortellini 7 to 8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, simmer the milk, onion, bay leaf, cloves, and nutmeg about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and discard the onion, bay leaf, and cloves.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the red bell pepper and asparagus, and cook about 3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, and continue cooking until tender. Mix in the smoked salmon, reduce heat to low, and cook until heated through.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and slowly whisk in the flour until smooth. Thoroughly blend in the warmed milk. Stir into the skillet with the salmon mixture.
  • Spoon the salmon and sauce mixture into the bowl with the cooked pasta, and toss to coat.

    • Nutrition

    364 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 746mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 364mg

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