Penne with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb (375 g) penne or other short tube pasta
• 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% or 15% cream
• 1/4 lb (115 g) blue cheese, cut into cubes
• 1 cup (250 ml) toasted walnut pieces
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh chives
• Salt
• pepper