Asparagus Pasta Spring Rolls

These salmon-, cream cheese-, and dill-filled lasagna rolls are ready to serve in about 15 minutes.


Asparagus Pasta Spring Rolls


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 28 mins
Servings: 8 side-dish servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 8    dried lasagna noodlesOn Sale
  • 1  pound  asparagus spearsOn Sale
  • 1  8-ounce package  reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)On Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  snipped chivesOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  milkOn Sale
  • 1  to 2 tablespoons  snipped fresh dillOn Sale
  • 1  clove  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground pepperOn Sale
  • 6  ounces  thinly sliced smoked salmonOn Sale
  • 8    fresh chives (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Bring 3 quarts water to boiling in a large pot; add salt and lasagna noodles. Cook noodles for 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is nearly tender.
2.
Snap off and discard fibrous stem ends of asparagus. If necessary, trim asparagus to 5-inch lengths. Add asparagus to pasta; cook 3 minutes more. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain again, and pat pasta dry with paper towels.
3.
Combine cream cheese, snipped chives, milk, dill, garlic, lemon juice, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
4.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture evenly over each lasagna noodle. Divide salmon evenly among the noodles, placing a single layer of salmon on each noodle.
5.
Place three asparagus spears on one end of each noodle, letting the tips extend beyond the edge. Roll up each noodle. Tie with a fresh chive, if desired. Stand spring rolls upright to serve, if desired, Makes 8 side-dish servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 218, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 284 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 16%, Calcium 4%, Iron 7%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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