three cheese hazelnut pasta

9 Pinches
Brentwood, NY
Updated on Aug 25, 2014

This recipe is adapted from "Culinary Concoctions by Peabody" and as he states, "highlights most of what is awesome about the Pacific Northwest...Tillamook Cheese, hazelnuts, and Oregon Pinot Gris [white wine]."

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 appetizer; 8 main dish

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced shallot
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated tillamook cheddard cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated fontina cheese
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted (skins left on or off)
  • - salt
  • - fresh ground black pepper

How To Make three cheese hazelnut pasta

  • Step 1
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, saute shallot for about 2 minutes; set aside.
  • Step 3
    In a medium saucepan, combine cream, wine, chicken stock, shallots and any residual butter. Cook over medium heat until it reduces a bit and begins to thicken, but bear in mind you still are going to be adding the cheeses.
  • Step 4
    Whisk in the cheeses and heat until they melt and you've got a smooth sauce. Season with a little salt and pepper.
  • Step 5
    Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and toss to coat. Fold in half the hazelnuts. Transfer the pasta to a serving platter or bowl and top with the remaining hazelnuts and serve.

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