Pasta Shells with Mascarpone Cheese and Walnuts
The soft, mild-flavor of mascarpone cheese makes the sauce extra creamy.
Ingredients
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4 ounces dried tricolor medium shell macaroni or cavatelli (1-1/3 cups)
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1/4 cup sliced green onion
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2 tablespoons margarine or butter
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1/2 of an 8-ounce container mascarpone cheese or soft-style cream cheese
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1/4 cup milk
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2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
Directions
1.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2.
Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan cook the green onion in margarine or butter over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Reduce heat. Add the mascarpone or cream cheese. Cook and stir until cheese melts. Add milk and stir until sauce is smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
3.
Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts. Makes 4 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 354, Total Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 132 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 13 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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