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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- enough penne (or other pasta) for 6, cooked according to package instructions
- 6 spring onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- pinch of chilli flakes
- extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp flour
- 200ml single cream
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 200g smoked salmon, chopped
- snipped chives to garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 257g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 437 | |
| Calories from Fat 295 | 68% |
| Total Fat 33.18g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 15.28g | 61% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium 643mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 10.59g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 1.33g | 1% |
| Protein 24.62g | 39% |
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