Ww 7 Points - Pasta With Creamy Walnut Sauce

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 15 ounces canned chicken broth
• 1/2 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon walnut oil, toasted variety
• 1 medium garlic clove, peeled
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (or more)
• 1 lb uncooked whole wheat linguine
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese or 2 tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain.
• 2 meanwhile, place broth in a small sauce pan and boil until reduced to about 3/4 cup. toast walnuts in a sauté pan over medium-high heat, shaking pan frequently, until fragrant.
• 3 place reduced chicken stock, 1/4 cup of toasted walnuts, sour cream, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender; cover and blend on high until a smooth sauce forms. scrape sauce into a medium-size serving bowl.
• 4 add hot pasta to sauce; add parsley and toss to coat.
• 5 garnish with remaining walnuts and cheese. 7 points yields about 1 rounded cup per serving.