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Linguine with Walnuts, Green Beans, and Feta





Yields
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Prep and Cook Time: about 30 minutes. Notes: To make this dish come together quickly, start heating the oven and water before you prepare the ingredients.

 1 cup walnut halves or pieces
 12 ounces dried linguine
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 12 ounces slender green beans (1/4 in. thick) such as haricots verts
  Salt and pepper
 1/4 cup toasted walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (5 oz.)
Step 1
1

Put walnuts in a 10- by 15-inch pan and bake in a 350° oven until golden under skins (break one to check), 8 to 10 minutes. Pour from pan. Increase oven temperature to 500°.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, in a covered 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 1/2 quarts water to a boil. Stir in linguine and boil, uncovered, until barely tender to bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and return to pan.

Step 3
3

Trim ends from green beans; rinse and drain beans. In the 10- by 15-inch pan, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil and green beans; spread level in pan. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast in a 500° oven until green beans just begin to brown, 4 to 6 minutes.

Step 4
4

In a large serving bowl, combine walnut oil, lemon peel, and feta cheese. Add pasta, walnuts, and green beans; mix gently. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.

Step 5
5

Wine pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or Albariño, with flavors of lemon and minerals, is a spot-on match for the lemon and green beans in the pasta. Pinot Gris brings out the richness of the walnut oil and nuts.

Step 6
6

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 520Calories from Fat 52
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g47%

Saturated Fat 5.9g30%
Cholesterol 21mg8%
Sodium 273mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 51g17%

Dietary Fiber 3.4g14%
Protein 14g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.