Smoked Salmon Pesto Pasta

Tasty bits of smoked salmon are simmered in a delectable sauce of onions, mushrooms and garlic, tomato paste, basil and a good measure of rich, nutty pesto. Serve over hot noodles for a very impressive entree.

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms, and garlic until onion is transparent and mushrooms are tender....

Ingredients

• 5 ounces smoked salmon, cut into small pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove crushed garlic
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3/4 cup prepared basil pesto sauce
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup water
• 8 ounces spaghetti