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Penne Pasta with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

Penne Pasta with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

A creamy penne pasta tossed with melted blue cheese, olive oil, crunchy walnuts, and fresh basil for a rich and flavorful dish that comes together quickly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 665
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for the pasta
  • 12 ounces crumbled blue cheese
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and toss with a little olive oil to keep it from sticking together, and cover to keep warm.
  2. Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the cheese. Stir constantly until the cheese is melted. Pour the melted cheese over the pasta, sprinkle with the walnuts and basil, and toss well. Serve immediately.

Notes

Penne Pasta with Blue Cheese and Walnuts is a rich-tasting, fabulous pasta dish that is tasty, but is also fairly light in calories.
Contributed By: Celebrity Chef Charles Mattocks