# Spaghetti with Creamy Walnut Sauce (Salsa di Noci)

A classic Ligurian pasta sauce (Salsa di Noci) that is velvety and rich without using heavy cream, served over spaghetti.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Difficulty: easy
- Diet: vegetarian
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Toast the walnuts in a pan until fragrant, taking care not to burn them.
2. Combine 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.
3. Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
4. Melt the butter in a pan and sauté the rosemary.
5. Add the walnut paste to the pan, then add a portion of the reserved starchy pasta water to emulsify and create a creamy sauce.
6. Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, add Italian parsley and extra cheese, then plate and garnish with reserved walnuts.

## Equipment

- pan
- food processor
- pot
- fork

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/CjLbCgrg9Gs?si=C8Vj6zauzOcJLW7q
- Creator: Brooklyn Brothers Cooking 
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e3b7f27f-37e6-49a0-b555-0812477f3b7c
- Extracted: 2026-10-14

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