Penne with Le Gruyère, Walnuts and Sage

Serves 8
Time 20 min
Penne with Le Gruyère, Walnuts and Sage

This simple but sophisticated pasta makes the most of Le Gruyère's superb melting qualities.

Special Diets:

VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 poundwhole wheat penne
    1 1/2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    5 clovesgarlic, sliced
    2/3 cupwalnuts, toasted and chopped
    3/4 cupsliced fresh sage leaves
    1/2 poundLe Gruyère cheese, diced
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.


Add penne and cook until al dente, 12 to 15 minutes.


Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water separately.


Return pasta to the pot.


Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.


Add garlic and cook, stirring, until it begins to brown around the edges, about 3 minutes.


Toss penne with garlic and oil mixture, walnuts and sage.


Place pot over medium-low heat and stir in Gruyère and reserved cooking water.


Cook, stirring, until the cheese is melted and you have a creamy sauce, 4 to 5 minutes.


Transfer pasta to a bowl or platter and sprinkle with pepper.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

430

Total Fat

19g

Saturated Fat

6g

Cholesterol

30mg

Sodium

105mg

Total Carbohydrate

47g

Dietary Fiber

7g

Total Sugars

2g

Protein

17g

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