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Lumache Con Mascarpone E Noci (Shells With Cheese And Nuts)

Course : Italian
Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

1/2 pound pasta shells

3 tablespoons butter

3/4 cup mascarpone cheese

3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

1/3 cup walnuts -- toasted/fine chop

1/2 pound pasta shells

3 tablespoons butter

3/4 cup mascarpone cheese

3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

1/3 cup walnuts -- toasted/fine chop

Preparation / Directions:

Cook pasta to the aldente stage; drain. Melt butter in a fireproof serving dish. Add the mascarpone cheese (or whipping cream) but do not let boil. Add cooked pasta to the warm mascarpone mixture, coating it well. Add the parmesan cheese and chopped walnuts. Serve with extra parmesan to taste. This is a very rich dish and a little goes a long way. Prep time 15 mins, Cook time 15 minutes.

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