Gorgonzola-walnut Fettuccine with Toasted Breadcrumbs(7 Pts)

This pasta dish is meatless, but the nutty flavor makes it hearty and delicious

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

1 review 
Ready in 30 minutes
by smobrien

Ingredients

1 slice day-old hearty white bread torn

1 Tablespoon olive oil

4 garlic cloves minced

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese (1 ounce)

3 Tablespoons chopped walnuts toasted

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 2/3 cup. Place breadcrumbs on a baking sheet. Bake at 250 degrees for 30 minutes or until dry. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove garlic mixture from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Return pan to heat. Stir in breadcrumbs; cook 6 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring mixture frequently. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Place fettuccine in a large bowl. Add the breadcrumb mixture, parsley, Gorgonzola, walnuts, lemon juice, salt and black pepper; toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

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7 Weight watchers points [I posted this recipe.]

smobrien

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