Alaska Salmon Carbonara

Alaska Salmon Carbonara
Recipe Number: 1244
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Serves: 4
Calories Per Serving:
Preparation Time:
Difficulty: Average

Ingredients:

8 ounces pasta
6 slices bacon -- diced
1/2 onion -- chopped
3 cloves garlic -- minced
2 teaspoons basil -- crushed
1/2 teaspoon oregano -- crushed
1/2 teaspoon course ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper -- (up to 1/2)
2 cans diced tomatoes -- (14 oz. each)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 can Alaska salmon (14-3/4 oz.) drained and broken into bite-sized pieces
1/3 cup heavy cream (up to ? cup)
Parmesan cheese, finely shredded

Cooking Instructions:

In 3 quart saucepan cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving about 2 tbsp. fat. Add onion, garlic, basil, oregano, and 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.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve over hot cooked pasta. Garnish with cheese.