Fusilli with Gorgonzola and Walnut Sauce |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This will be a hit with fans of blue cheese. It's so rich that small portions would also be great as a starter or side dish. Ingredients:
12 ounces fusilli (spiral-shaped pasta) |
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
3 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme |
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream |
1/2 to 3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese or other blue cheese (such as maytag) |
3/4 cup walnut pieces, toasted |
1 cup chopped fresh basil |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta in medium pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
2. Melt butter with oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and thyme; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pasta, cream, and cheese. Toss until sauce coats pasta, adding reserved cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if dry. Mix in walnuts, then basil. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
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