Pasta with Toasted Walnuts, Blue Cheese & Chives

• 1 lb. pasta
• 1/2 c. toasted walnuts
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 1 clove garlic
• 3/4 c. whole milk
• 4 oz. lowfat cream cheese
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan (1 oz)
• Pinch freshly grated or ground nutmeg
• 4 oz. blue cheese
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh chives

1. Heat oven to 375F.
2. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
3. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid, drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
4. Meanwhile, spread the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes.
5. While the walnuts are toasting, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
6. Add the onion and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
7. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
8. Whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer.
9. Whisk in the cream cheese, Parmesan and nutmeg and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
10. Toss the pasta with the cream sauce, blue cheese and walnuts, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid if the pasta seems dry.
11. Top with the chives.

pasta, walnuts, olive oil, onion, kosher salt, clove garlic, milk, cream cheese, parmesan, freshly grated or ground nutmeg, blue cheese, fresh chives

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/pasta-with-toasted-walnuts-blue-cheese-and-chives-recipe (may not work)