Broccoli Pasta Sauce

By evelyn/athens on May 21, 2003

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Ingredients

    1. 1 lb broccoli, separated into small flowerets, stalks peeled and cut into 1/4 inch julienne
    2. 2/3 cup minced scallion
    3. 1/3 cup butter
    4. 1 cup half-and-half
    5. 1 teaspoon dried basil
    6. 1 garlic clove, crushed to a paste
    7. 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
    8. 1/2 cup gorgonzola, cut into small cubes
    9. 1 pinch cayenne
    10. 1 lb linguine, cooked al dente
    11. 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts, lightly toasted

Directions

  1. Cook broccoli in boiling, salted water for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
  2. Drain and refresh under cold, running water, and pat dry.
  3. Cook scallion in butter until softened; add cream, basil and garlic; simmer, stirring.
  4. Add cheeses and stir until well-combined.
  5. Stir in broccoli and cayenne and salt and pepper to taste and cook until heated through.
  6. Serve sauce over linguine and sprinkle with toasted walnuts.