Cheesy Walnut Fettuccine Recipes

CHEESY FETTUCCINE WITH CAULIFLOWER & WALNUTS

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding cauliflower to the boiling water for the last 3 min. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
• Heat half the dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 7 min. or until onions are softened. Stir in reserved cooking water; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 2 min. or until sauce is reduced by half.
• Add pasta mixture and remaining dressing; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through. Remove from heat. Add herbs and cheese; mix well.
• Sprinkle with nuts and crushed pepper.

FETTUCCINE WITH WALNUTS AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions, then drain in a colander.
• Meanwhile, toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, stirring frequently, 3 to 5 minutes.
• In the pot the pasta was cooked in, heat the olive oil over low heat, add the garlic stirring until soft and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes (be careful not to burn it). Return the pasta to the pot, add the broth, all but 2 tablespoons of the walnuts, the parsley, salt and pepper and toss to combine, cooking over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss to combine. Arrange 1/2 cup of arugula leaves on each of 4 serving plates. Top each with about 2 cups of pasta. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, the reserved walnuts and more parsley. Serve hot.
• Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese
• Good source of: Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium

GARLIC MUSHROOM PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta to al dante in boiling salted water according to box instructions. Keep 1 cup of the pasta cooking water then drain the pasta.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive and butter over medium-high heat, add the shallots and garlic and cook, tossing regularly for 2 to 3 minutes (manage the heat so that the garlic does not burn).
• Add all the mushrooms and toss them around in the pan for a couple of minutes, adding another drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Season with a good pinch of kosher salt, black pepper and the rosemary. Cook the mushrooms for about 7 to 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until they turn color and release their juices.
• Add the tomato paste, wine and about ½ to 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking water. Cook over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes (this becomes your mushroom pasta sauce).
• Add the cooked pasta to the mushroom sauce. Toss to combine. If needed add a little bit more of the pasta cooking water.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese and finish with a sprinkle of parsley, walnuts and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately!

FOUR-CHEESE FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Cook onions and 1 tablespoon parsley in oil mixture about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender.
• Stir in ricotta and feta cheeses; reduce heat to low. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheeses are melted.
• Add fettuccine, Asiago and Parmesan cheeses and pepper to mixture in skillet. Cook about 4 minutes, tossing gently, until cheeses are melted and fettuccine is evenly coated. Sprinkle with parsley.

CHEESY WALNUT FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan cook the broccoli or cauliflower according to package directions; drain. Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain. Meanwhile, for sauce, in medium saucepan melt 1 T butter. Stir in flour, basil, and garlic powder. Add milk or light cream all at once. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Remove from heat; stir in the cottage cheese and the parmesan cheese. Add the broccoli and walnuts; heath through, stirring occasionally. Toss the cooked pasta with 1 T butter. Spoon the vegetable sauce over pasta. Toss to coat pasta.