Wondra, a fast-blending flour, is a supermarket staple that’s ideal for thickening sauces and gravies. It is put to good use in this quick pasta dish.

Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup bottled clam juice
  • 1 tablespoon wondra flour
  • 12 ounces fettuccine, freshly cooked
  • 6 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dillweed
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers
  • lemon wedges

    DIRECTIONS

    Bring cream, clam juice and flour to boil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Add pasta; toss until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Add salmon, green onions, dill and capers; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.