How to Make Cheese and Pecan Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for the perfect dish to bring to your next potluck or barbecue, look no further than this Cheese and Pecan Pasta Salad. This delicious and easy-to-make recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With a perfect combination of creamy cheese, crunchy pecans, and flavorful pasta, this salad is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup torn fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup half-and-half cream
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ⅔ pound Jarlsberg cheese, cut into matchsticks
  • ½ cup toasted, chopped pecans
  • ¼ pound grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Whisk together the garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, half-and-half, an 1/2 cup olive oil in a bowl. Toss with the cooked spaghetti. Add the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, parsley, Jarlsberg, and pecans. Toss the salad again to mix, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.
  • Nutrition

    645 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 593mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 501mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 314mg