Linguine with Red Bell Pepper, Walnuts, and Parmesan

By jo797

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS
• 3 Large red bell peppers, seeded, cut into thin strips
• 2 Tbsp minced garlic
• 8 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds linguine
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts,(about 6 3/4 ounces), toasted
• 1 1/2 Cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS

1
Combine bell peppers, garlic and 6 1/2 tbsp oil in large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and let stand at room temperature 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate.)
2
Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain.
3
Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; saute until tender and brown, about 6 minutes. Add bell peppers to mixture; saute 4 minutes. Add pasta to skillet and toss to coat. Transfer to large bowl. Add walnuts, 1 1/2 cups cheese; toss to coat. Serve, passing parmesan cheese separately,