BASIL WALNUT FETTUCCINE

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A warm, buttery side dish from our Test Kitchen, Basil Walnut Fettucine is studded with toasted nuts and lightly flavored with garlic and fresh basil. It goes well with a variety of entrees. (You could use any other nutritious, colored fettucine or pasta blend you have on hand.)

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute garlic in 1 tablespoon butter for 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Add the walnuts, basil, salt, pepper and remaining butter; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Drain fettuccine; add to skillet and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.