Linguine with Mixed Nuts and Gorgonzola Recipe
Ingredients
| 1 9-oz. pkg. refrigerated linguine or fettuccine | ||
| Chopped pecans | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Butter | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Gorgonzola cheese | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), crumbled | |
| Parmesan cheese | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), shredded | |
| Basil | 2 Tablespoon, snipped | |
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 hazelnuts, pecans, or pine nuts in butter and olive oil till toasted and butter begins to brown, stirring frequently. Add nut mixture to pasta. Add the Gorgonzola or blue cheese, Parmesan cheese, and the snipped basil, tossing gently to coat. Transfer to a serving platter. If desired, garnish with fresh basil.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet cook the hazelnuts, pecans, or pine nuts in butter and olive oil till toasted and butter begins to brown, stirring frequently. Add nut mixture to pasta. Add the Gorgonzola or blue cheese, Parmesan cheese, and the snipped basil, tossing gently to coat. Transfer to a serving platter. If desired, garnish with fresh basil.
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