CREAMY PENNE PASTA WITH WALNUTS

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My husband says I'm spoiling him when I prepare this recipe. Crunchy walnuts are a wonderful complement to the creamy sauce. You can serve this as an entree or side.-Cheryl Strahm, St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon brandy
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the walnuts, garlic, salt, pepper flakes and pepper; saute 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat., Stir in brandy; cook over medium heat until liquid is evaporated. Stir in cream; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; cook for 4-6 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. , Drain pasta; toss pasta and parsley with cream sauce. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 32g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Yasmine Errafai
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This pasta dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Prabesh Rasaili
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I made this pasta dish for a weeknight dinner and it was a hit with the whole family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Phumelele Ngcongo
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This pasta dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves creamy pasta dishes.


Manuela Lopez
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I'm not a big fan of walnuts, but I really enjoyed this pasta dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice touch of crunch without being overpowering. I would definitely make this again.


Juanita Pazdelao
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This pasta dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Mosa Hazel
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I made this pasta dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the walnuts added a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Luis Sifuentes
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This pasta dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves creamy pasta dishes.


ilyas Belhaoues
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I was skeptical about the walnuts in this dish, but I'm so glad I tried it! They added a really nice flavor and texture. The sauce was also very creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


BABA GAMING
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This pasta dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Richard Marku
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I made this pasta dish for a weeknight dinner and it was a hit with the whole family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Shameem Rahi
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This pasta dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves creamy pasta dishes.


Gissel Martinez
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I'm not a big fan of walnuts, but I really enjoyed this pasta dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice touch of crunch without being overpowering. I would definitely make this again.


md saidulislam
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This pasta dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Belly Jullians
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I made this pasta dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the walnuts added a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Eliana Black
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This pasta dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves creamy pasta dishes.


Ranamaya Khadka
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I was a bit skeptical about the walnuts in this dish, but I'm so glad I tried it! They added a really nice flavor and texture. The sauce was also very creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Fridick Julio
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This pasta dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Syed Sumair
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I'm a big fan of creamy pasta dishes, and this one did not disappoint. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice touch of texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Vera Bright
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This creamy penne pasta with walnuts was a hit with my family! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.