Asparagus Pasta ‘N’ Salmon

• 1 salmon fillet (1 pound)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
• 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 3 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 3 teaspoons dill weed
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1. Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill salmon, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 12-18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute asparagus and leeks in oil with until asparagus is crisp-tender. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
3. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, broth, dill and lemon juice until smooth; stir into asparagus mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture. Serve with salmon.

salmon fillet, salt, pepper, pasta, fresh asparagus, leeks, olive oil, cornstarch, water, chicken broth, dill, lemon juice

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/asparagus-pasta-n-salmon/ (may not work)