Cheese and Pecan Pasta Salad

4.0
(7)
5 Reviews
2 Photos

This salad gets better the longer sits. It's very addicting and takes a lot of self control to stop eating. Believe me I've seen it happen at many parties.

Submitted by michellej
Published on June 8, 2018
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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 Facts (per serving)

645 Calories
39g Fat
49g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 645
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 51%
Saturated Fat 13g 66%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 593mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 25g 49%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 501mg 39%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 314mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.