Salmon Lemon Penne

Ingredients

• 3 cups pasta
• penne
• 1 package alfredo sauce
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest grated
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
• 1 pound salmon fillets
• 1 each sweet red bell peppers quartered

Instructions

1. In a large pot of salted water, cook the penne for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm.
2. In a saucepan combine the sauce mix, milk and butter.
3. Bring to boil over med-high heat, stirring constantly.
4. Reduce heat to med-low and add lemon juice and rind.
5. Cook uncovered 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Combine mayonnaise and basil.
7. Cut salmon fillets into 3 to 4 portions, brush with mayonnaise mixture.
8. Broil or grill the salmon and peppers for 5 to 10 minutes, turning once, until salmon starts to flake and peppers are softened.
9. Cut peppers into strips; remove skin from salmon and cut into chunks.
10. Drain pasta; return to saucepan.
11. Add peppers and sauce, toss well.
12. Place pasta and sauce on plate, top with salmon.
13. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, serve immediately