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Linguini with Asparagus, Blue Cheese and Sauteed Walnuts

This pasta dish combines the most amazing flavors in your mouth.

Serves: 4
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb linguini (substitute any other pasta)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup walnut halves
  • 1 lb asparagus spears, thick ends removed and cut into 1 1/2" pieces
  • 4 oz. blue cheese, cut into pieces
  • Salt and pepper

Steps

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguini or any other pasta and cook until al dente (slightly chewy to the bite). Meanwhile, in a large saute pan melt olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add walnut halves and saute 2 min. Stir in asparagus pieces, coating each with the oil and butter. Add the blue cheese. Cover and cook until asparagus is tender, but still a little crisp and blue cheese has melted (about 5 min but will vary with the thickness of the asparagus). Drain pasta and add to the saute pan. Toss all ingredients together. Salt and pepper to taste. Add a bit more olive oil if needed for a thinner sauce. Serve hot.

This recipe was specially prepared and created by Paula Deen for Smithfield. Recipe and photo courtesy of Smithfield.