Penne With Blue Cheese, Pesto, Walnuts, And Asparagus – a delicious recipe with salt, penne, walnut pieces, pesto sauce, blue cheese, thin asparagus spear. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Pasta & Noodles
Servings:persons
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add salt and stir in the penne. Reduce to medium-high and cook penne, uncovered, until al dente, 6-7 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, place walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake in preheated 350-degree o ven until lightly toasted, 4-5 minutes.
3
Place pesto and blue c heese in a large serving bowl and using a fork, mash the blue cheese into the pesto.
4
Rinse asparagus spears and snap off and discard their tough ends. Break spears into 1 1/2-inch long pieces.
5
During the last 3 minutes of the penne cooking time, add asparagus to pot and cook until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain penne and asparagus well in colander. Add to the bowl with the pesto and stir to coat them well. Top with toasted walnuts and serve at once.
432
kcal
Calories
41
g
Fat
11
g
Carbs
12
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: salt, for cooking pasta, 8 ounces penne, 1 cup walnut pieces, 1 (3 1/2 ounce) jar pesto sauce (approx. 1/2 cup), and more.
Yes, Penne With Blue Cheese, Pesto, Walnuts, And Asparagus falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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