Broccoli Pasta Sauce

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb broccoli, separated into small flowerets, stalks peeled and cut into 1/4 inch julienne
• 2/3 cup minced scallion
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed to a paste
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup gorgonzola, cut into small cubes
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 lb linguine, cooked al dente
• 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts, lightly toasted

Recipe

• 1 cook broccoli in boiling, salted water for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
• 2 drain and refresh under cold, running water, and pat dry.
• 3 cook scallion in butter until softened; add cream, basil and garlic; simmer, stirring.
• 4 add cheeses and stir until well-combined.
• 5 stir in broccoli and cayenne and salt and pepper to taste and cook until heated through.
• 6 serve sauce over linguine and sprinkle with toasted walnuts.