Gorgonzola Pasta with Walnuts Recipe

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"Quick, easy and delicious, this appealing side dish is a weeknight staple at our house. We never tire of it,” says Trisha Kruse of Eagle, Idaho. Serve as an accompaniment to chicken or pork.

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Gorgonzola Pasta with Walnuts Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 3 Servings

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Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onions in oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
Drain spaghetti; add to the skillet. Stir in the cheese, vinegar and salt. Sprinkle with walnuts. Yield: 3 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 397 calories, 22 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 711 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Originally published as Gorgonzola Pasta with Walnuts in Cooking for 2 Spring 2009, p33

How to Toast Nuts

Toasting nuts before using them in a recipe intensifies their flavor. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and bake at 350° for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Be sure to watch them carefully so they don't burn.