Friday Dinner - Skinny Salmon Alfredo

Friday Dinner - Skinny Salmon Alfredo 

(serves 4)

3 cups cooked flaked Salmon
12 ounces Whole Wheat Spaghetti (or any pasta)
1 Tbsp olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
3 Tbsp whole wheat Flour
1 cup low sodium chicken Broth
1 cup low-fat Milk
3/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and Pepper

1. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions, in generously salted water.

2. Meanwhile - heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute one minute, stirring occasionally, Sprinkle with flour, and stir to combine. Saute for an additional minute to cook the flour, stirring occasionally.

3. Slowly add chicken broth, whisking to combine until smooth. Whisk in milk, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let cook for an additional minute until thickened then stir in Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until the cheese is melted. Reduce heat to medium-low until pasta reaches al dente.

4. Drain pasta, add the sauce to the paste and top with salmon.