• 1 lb. wide egg noodles such as fettuccine
• 2 C. chopped pecans
• 1/2 C. butter or margarine
• 2 tsp. grated orange peel
• 1 C. orange juice
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• orange slices for garnish (optional)

Cook noodles according to package directions, al dente, in well- salted water. Drain. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, sauté pecans in butter, stirring often, for about 5 minutes; add orange peel and juice. Combine pecan mixture, noodles, salt and pepper, and toss lightly. Garnish with orange slices if desired.