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PASTA SHELLS WITH SMOKED SALMON

The Serotonin Power Diet
by Nina Frusztajer Marquis, Judith J. Wurtman

This recipe creates a sophisticated dish worthy of guests. 
Makes 1 serving


Ingredients
• Small pasta shells or orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta), cooked according to package directions
   Women: 1½ cups/Men: 2 cups
• ½ tablespoon butter
• 1 cup thinly sliced Savoy or green cabbage
• ¼ cup water or chicken or vegetable broth
• ½ cup frozen peas
• Chopped smoked salmon (for lower sodium, use cooked salmon)    Women: 2 ounces - Men: 4 ounces
• 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
• Salt (optional)
• Ground black pepper
• ½ cup snipped fresh dill 


Directions
Put the cooked pasta in a large bowl. 

Heat the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the cabbage and sauté until soft, about 6 minutes. Add water or broth and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat and add the peas. Stir the mixture into the pasta. 

Add the smoked salmon and sour cream, then salt (if desired) and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with dill just before serving. 


Nutrition
With smoked salmon
Per serving (women): 456 calories, 25 g protein, 68 g carbohydrates, 10 g total fat, 10 g dietary fiber, 1,275 mg sodium 
Per serving (men): 604 calories, 38 g protein, 84 g carbohydrates, 13 g total fat, 8 g dietary fiber, 2,409 mg sodium 

With fresh salmon
Per serving (women): 491 calories, 28 g protein, 68 g carbohydrates, 12 g total fat, 8 g dietary fiber, 170 mg sodium 
Per serving (men): 672 calories, 44 g protein, 84 g carbohydrates, 17 g total fat, 8 g dietary fiber, 200 mg sodium 

© 2006 by Judith J. Wurtman and Nina Frusztajer Marquis