Macaroni's Got the Blues

1. 1

   Lightly toast the pine nuts in a heavy nonstick frying pan over medium heat until the pine nuts turn golden brown in spots.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and pour into a bowl or plate.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the blue cheese with the cream and pesto.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   Cook the pasta in a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until el dente.

6. 6

   Drain and reserve about a 1/4 cup of the cooking water.

7. 7

   Toss the hot pasta with the cheese mixture in a large bowl, adding a few spoonfuls of the hot cooking water to bind the sauce to the pasta.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve right away on warmed plates.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.