Noodles with Chopped Nuts

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh pasta cooked al dente
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
• 3 or 4 tablespoons very finely chopped walnuts
• ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese (made with skim milk)
• Salt for taste

1. Slowly melt butter, and when frothing point is reached add very finely chopped walnuts.
2. Fry nuts until golden brown, stirring constantly (scorched nuts tend to taste rather bitter)
3. Add chopped parsley, remove from heat, and pour over fresh pasta cooled al dente or firm to the bite.
4. Blend well, coating pasta with butter and nuts mixture, sprinkle grated cheese on top and serve immediately.

From Flavors of Fiesta by University of Illinois Extension