Ingredients:

1 tbsp soft margarine
1 tbsp flour
1 3/4 cups 1 or 2% milk
1 tsp margarine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 tbsp vodka (optional)
4 oz smoked salmon, cut into slivers
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 lb fettuccine noodles

Preparation:

Melt 1 tbsp margarine in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute.Wisk in the milk, stirring until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Remove from stove. In a large skillet, melt 1 tsp margarine. Add ther onion and garlic and cook over medium heat until soft. Add the vodka and cook one minute longer. Add the white sauce and smoked salmon to the skillet. Stir occasionally, over low-medium heat, for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Add diced tomatoes and stir until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place the cooked noodles in the skillet and mix well, over low-medium heat. Serve immediately