Toasted Pecans With Gorgonzola Sauce Pasta

1. 1

   Place pecans in a small, unoiled, heavy nonstick skillet and cook over high heat, shaking pan occasionally, until toasted golden brown and crisp (about 1-2 minutes); be careful not to burn.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and set aside.

3. 3

   Combine garlic, butter, Gorgonzola and Parmesan cheese in pasta serving bowl.

4. 4

   Mix ingredients in a heatproof bowl and set it aside to warm to room temperature OR place it over the pasta pot to warm while heating the water, removing once the water starts to boil.

5. 5

   Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente.

6. 6

   Drain pasta and immediately add to sauce in bowl and toss.

7. 7

   Transfer to warmed dinner plates and garnish with pecans.

8. 8

   Serve at once with extra Parmesan cheese and pass the peppermill.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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