Ingredients

  • salt
  • 1 package fusilli or corkscrew pasta
  • .67 c. half-and-half or light cream
  • 3/4 c. crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 c. crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 package frozen peas
  • 3/4 c. walnuts
  • Fresh parsley sprigs for garnish

Method

  • Heat large saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat; add fusilli and cook as label directs.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat half-and-half, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/3 cup water to simmering over medium heat.
  • Stir in 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese; heat through.
  • Place peas in colander; drain fusilli over peas.
  • In large serving bowl, toss pasta mixture with blue-cheese sauce and walnuts.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese and parsley sprigs if you like.