Fettuccine with Mixed Nuts
Nuts add a pleasing texture to pasta dishes. Add 3/4 cup of your favorite kind to the pasta--or add a mixture of nuts if you can't decide!
Ingredients
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1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1 9-ounce package refrigerated fettuccine or linguine
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3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, pecans, and/or pine nuts
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese (2 ounces)
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2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
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Fresh basil (optional)
Directions
1.
Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions; drain. Return to pan; keep warm.
2.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet cook the nuts in butter and olive oil until toasted and butter begins to brown, stirring frequently.
3.
Add nut mixture to pasta; add Gorgonzola or blue cheese, Parmesan cheese, and snipped basil. Toss gently to coat.
4.
Transfer to a serving platter. If desired, garnish with fresh basil. Makes 6 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 298, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 212 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 8%, Iron 5%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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