Linguini with Asparagus, Blue Cheese, and Sauteed Walnuts
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This pasta dish combines the most amazing flavors in your mouth.


Linguini with Asparagus, Blue Cheese, and Sauteed Walnuts

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Ingredients
  • 3/4  pound
    linguini (substitute any other pasta)
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  • 3  tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • 8  tablespoons
    butter
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  • 1  cup
    walnut halves
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  • 1  pound
    asparagus spears, thick ends removed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
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  • 4  ounces
    blue cheese, cut into pieces
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    Salt and pepper
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Directions
1.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguini or any other pasta and cook until al dente (slightly chewy to the bite).
2.
Meanwhile, in a large saute pan melt olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add walnut halves and saute 2 minutes. Stir in asparagus pieces, coating each with the oil and butter. Add the blue cheese. Cover and cook until asparagus is tender, but still a little crisp and blue cheese has melted (about 5 min but will vary with the thickness of the asparagus).
3.
Drain pasta and add to the saute pan. Toss all ingredients together. Salt and pepper to taste. Add a bit more olive oil if needed for a thinner sauce. Serve hot.
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