Creamy Salmon Tortellini Recipes

TORTELLINI WITH SALMON-RICOTTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted. Stir in the ricotta cheese, salmon, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt., Drain tortellini; add to ricotta sauce. Cook and stir until heated through.

CHEESY BAKED TORTELLINI WITH SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta when water is boiling and cook until just done, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pour alfredo sauce in a medium saucepan and heat to medium. Add dill and green onions and salt and pepper to taste; let heat through but do NOT boil.
• In small frying pan, heat olive oil and add fish. Cook through, approximately 3 minutes on each side. Cut up and salt and pepper to taste.
• When tortellini is done, add to sauce in saucepan. Gently stir in salmon. Add half the mozzarella. Pour into casserole dish sprayed with nonstick spray and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
• Bake in oven for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

SMOKED SALMON AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk sour cream, oil, juice, Dijon, wine and pepper together.
• Chill until ready to use.
• Cook tortellini until al dente; drain.
• Transfer to bowl.
• Add 1 tablespoon of oil and toss to coat.
• Add onion, onion tops, dill and capers; toss again.
• Cool.
• Add salmon and enough dressing to coat and toss well.
• (can be made 8 hours ahead; cover and chill.).

TORTELLINI W/ SMOKED SALMON & DILL

Steps:

• 1. Cook tortellini per package instructions; drain. Meanwhile, stir cream cheese and milk in medium saucepan on low heat until smooth. Add cucumbers, salmon and dill; heat thoroughly.
• 2. Toss with hot tortellini. Garnish with parsley or chopped green onion, if desired.