Walnut and Blue Cheese Sauce Fusilli with Arugula

Experience the rich flavors of this Walnut and Blue Cheese Sauce Fusilli with Arugula. The creamy blue cheese sauce combines with nutty walnuts for a luxurious yet well-balanced dish. This recipe features tender fusilli pasta complemented by peppery arugula. Ideal for both an enjoyable dinner at home and special occasions, this meal delivers both comfort and sophistication without overwhelming complexity.

Ingredients

• 8 oz fusilli pasta
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
• 2 cups arugula
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

1. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, toast the chopped walnuts over medium heat until fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and add the crumbled blue cheese, stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it in the sauce. Gently fold in the arugula and toasted walnuts, stirring until the arugula is wilted.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Keywords: Creamy, Nutty, Peppery, Main Course, Italian

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