Spaghetti with Creamy Walnut Sauce (Salsa di Noci)
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Toast the walnuts in a pan until fragrant, taking care not to burn them.
- 2Combine the toasted walnuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, red pepper, and olive oil in a food processor or blender to create a paste; reserve a few walnuts for topping.
- 3Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
- 4Melt the butter in a pan and sauté the rosemary.
- 5Add the walnut paste to the pan, then add a portion of the reserved starchy pasta water to emulsify and create a creamy sauce.
- 6Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, add Italian parsley and extra cheese, then plate and garnish with reserved walnuts.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1 1/2 cups raw walnuts
- 3-4 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 5 oz parmigiano-reggiano or pecorino romano
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp italian parsley, chopped
- salt (optional)
- black pepper (optional)
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- 10 oz starchy pasta water
Equipment
panfood processorpotfork
Tips
- You can make the walnut paste into a dressing or use it as a filling for turkey or chicken.
- The amount of red pepper can be adjusted to personal spice preference.
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