Basil Walnut Fettuccine

Name: Basil Walnut Fettuccine
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 6 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

A warm, buttery side dish from our Test Kitchen, Basil Walnut Fettucine is studded with toasted nuts and lightly flavored with garlic and fresh basil. It goes well with a variety of entrees. (You could use any other nutritious, colored fettucine or pasta blend you have on hand.)

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute garlic in 1 tablespoon butter for 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Add the walnuts, basil, salt, pepper and remaining butter; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Drain fettuccine; add to skillet and toss to coat.