Walnut Sauce Pasta: An Easy Homemade Delight for Any Night
A delicious and easy recipe for walnut sauce pasta that anyone can make at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling and blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups walnuts
- 1 cup pasta of choice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a blender, combine walnuts, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Drain pasta and toss with walnut sauce.
- Add Parmesan cheese and parsley, mixing well.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to taste.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: walnut sauce pasta, easy pasta recipes, homemade pasta sauce