Angel Hair with Walnut Sauce
serves 4 

Angel Hair with Walnut Sauce

Toasted walnuts and Gorgonzola are favorites of mine. They add depth to this delicious and elegant pasta side dish. 

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8 ounces angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves minced garlic
3/4 chopped walnuts
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
4 ounces light cream cheese
1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Bring water to boil in a large pasta pot and cook pasta according to box directions.
2. Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
3. Saute garlic in the melted butter until golden.
4. Stir walnuts into garlic, cook for about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Set aside.
5. When pasta is done, drain it, place it in a warm bowl and set it aside. 
6. Stir the chives, lemon juice, Gorgonzola and cream cheese into the walnuts. 
7. Heat the walnut/ cheese mixture in the pan over medium heat until warm.
8. Mix the walnut sauce with the pasta. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.

• If the sauce is too thick, add a small amount of milk to thin.

Calories 506, Fat 34.1g, Cholesterol 98mg, Sodium 303mg
Carbohydrates 35.4g, Fiber 1.8g, Protein 17.9g