Broccoli Pasta Sauce

Name: Broccoli Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb broccoli, separated into small flowerets, stalks peeled and cut into 1/4 inch julienne; 2/3 cup minced scallion; 1/3 cup butter; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 garlic clove, crushed to a paste; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup gorgonzola, cut into small cubes; 1 pinch cayenne; 1 lb linguine, cooked al dente; 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts, lightly toasted

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Recipe by evelynathens

An easy, tasty recipe for a weeknight dinner.

READY IN: 13mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb broccoli, separated into small flowerets, stalks peeled and cut into 1/4 inch julienne
²⁄₃

cup minced scallion
¹⁄₃

cup butter
1

cup half-and-half
1

teaspoon dried basil
1

garlic clove, crushed to a paste
¹⁄₂

cup parmesan cheese
¹⁄₂

cup gorgonzola, cut into small cubes
1

pinch cayenne
1

lb linguine, cooked al dente
¹⁄₃

cup finely chopped walnuts, lightly toasted

DIRECTIONS

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

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