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Gorgonzola Walnut Fig Linguine Noodles
Pasta is easy as a vegetarian main dish. Use linguine noodles or decide how to cook vermicelli, the walnuts, dried figs, and gorgonzola bring bold flavors.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 292kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Dried Figs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion sliced
- 8 ounces linguine or vermicelli
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups crumbled gorgonzola cheese
Instructions
- Remove fig stems and coarsely chop; set aside.
- Heat butter in large skillet. Add onion and sauté over medium-high heat 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
- Meanwhile prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain; toss with olive oil and set aside.
- Stir figs, walnuts and salt into onions; cook 2 minutes or until heated through. Pour mixture over pasta. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola and toss gently. Serve immediately.
Notes
Photography George Selland.
Nutrition
Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 0.5mg