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Pasta with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

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"A quick, delicious dish that is NOT lowfat but IS yummy!!" — Nancy

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1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 pound uncooked spaghetti
1 clove garlic, minced

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Directions

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.
Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy skillet. Add garlic, and saute for a few minutes. Stir in walnuts, and saute for several more minutes.
Drain pasta, and divide into 2 plates. Top with saute and blue cheese.

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I gave this 5 stars even though hubby didn't really care for it. I think you need to be a real lover of blue cheese to love it. I did make a few modifications. I mixed 1 tbs of flour with 1/4 cup of chicken broth, then added the remainder of the can to the garlic and walnuts. Then I stirred in the flour and broth and ooked until it made a nice sauce. I'm a sauce junkie. I used it over Ronzoni wheat pasta and the sauce really holds it's own even with the wheat pasta.

—CelticJen

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Mar 01, 2010

very bland, but not horrible. i think it would be better with a creamier sauce.

—lm30912

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35 Ratings

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Dec 15, 2008

Excellent recipe, especially if you love blue cheese! Added some tomatoes and diced chicken to make it a little heartier and a little extra oil and cheese to compensate for the extra ingredients. Also substituted bowtie pasta for spaghetti so that the sauce would stick to the pasta better. Tried this sauce on ravioli as well and loved it! Will definitely make this again.

—NikkiP

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Dec 08, 2003

This is something I would expect to get at a fine restaurant!

—TANYA 2

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Aug 27, 2009

The recipe as written is really good, but if you want to make it excellent and really "wow" your dinner party, do this: up the garlic and add sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms. Once you toss it with the noodles and blue cheese, taste it and salt and pepper accordingly. It tastes amazing and has a real restaurant quality to it. Try it!!!

—jctnact

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Jun 23, 2009

Mmmm... My buddy, Ennis, shared this recipe with me and it was awesome! He's pretty much full-blown granola, so I wasn't sure if I would like it. I used whole wheat pasta to make it extra wholesome. It definitely needed salt and pepper. Also, a pinch of nutmeg was a nice addition.

—Donna B.

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Sep 17, 2004

More extra virgin olive oil is needed in this recipe for a smoother consistency. I used approximately 1/4 c. I also substituted the walnuts for soy nuts as they contain more protein. Puree the mixture, including the blue cheese, in a mini food processor until smooth and pastey. Rather than using this on top of spaghetti, I laid a thick layer in a soft burrito and placed scrambled eggs on top for an "egg burrito". It was absolutely delicious! The mixture may also be delicious on a toasted baguette or as a dip for vegetables. I believe there are many ways to enjoy this recipe - thank you Nancy!

—BRENOLA

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Jun 04, 2004

I thought this recipe tasted great and it was quite easy to put together. After having it at a restaurant, I wanted to try and make it on my own. The bleu cheese gave the pasta just the right tang. I used stilton bleu cheese and it was GREAT! I also used an organic wheat pasta and this made it really tasty, too. Thanks!

—LILING1

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Nutrition

Calories
419 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
44.3 g
14%

Cholesterol
21 mg
7%

Fat
20.5 g
32%

Fiber
2.3 g
9%

Protein
14.6 g
29%

Sodium
399 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pasta with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 419
Calories from Fat: 185

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.5g 32 %
Saturated Fat 6.8g 34 %
Cholesterol 21mg 7 %
Sodium 399mg 16 %
Potassium 234mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 44.3g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
Protein 14.6g 29 %
Sugars 1.9g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 21 %
Iron 22 %
Thiamin 62 %
Niacin 59 %
Vitamin B6 11 %
Magnesium 17 %
Folate 84 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.