Pasta with Gorgonzola & Hazelnuts

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 1 pound fettuccine or tagliatelle, homemade or sore-bought
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Juice from 1 lemon
• Course salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
• 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
• Fresh flat leaf parsley for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Begin by cooking your pasta by adding it to a large pot of salted, boiling water. If you are using homemade pasta, you will only need 2 or 3 minutes of cooking time. If you are using store-bought, follow the package directions. While the water comes to a boil, assemble the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice salt and pepper. Set the bowl aside to let the ingredients mingle. When the pasta has finished cooking, reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta and transfer it back to the pot. Add the sauce and toss to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if necessary, keeping in mind that the Gorgonzola has a nice bite that will add more flavor. Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl and top with the Gorgonzola, parsley and hazelnuts. Serve immediately.