Pasta with Creamy Garlic & Walnut Sauce

By Stina

Ingredients

• 1 lb. shaped pasta, such as medium bow ties
• 1 cup PLANTERS Walnut Halves, toasted
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1-1/2 cups half-and-half
• 3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

COOK pasta as directed on pkg.

MEANWHILE, place walnuts, garlic, cream, cheese, salt and pepper in food processor container; cover. Process until well blended.

DRAIN pasta; place in large bowl. Add sauce; mix lightly.