Tagliatelle with Garlic and Toasted Walnuts
Using high-quality extra virgin olive oil and cheese is mandatory in such a simple dish. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often to prevent burning. Use more garlic, if you want.
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Using high-quality extra virgin olive oil and cheese is mandatory in such a simple dish. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often to prevent burning. Use more garlic, if you want.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbs. butter or ghee
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts plus 4 or 5 whole for garnish
- 1 1/4 lb. dried tagliatelle
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Preparation
- Warm olive oil and butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic, and cook slowly until garlic is fragrant and just starting to turn golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley and toasted walnuts, and keep warm over very low heat.
- Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place tagliatelle into water, and cook according to package directions. Drain, and toss pasta gently with warmed olive oil mixture.
- Add Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt and generous grindings of black pepper, and toss until strands are well coated. Serve immediately in warmed pasta bowls.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 550
- Carbohydrate Content 53 g
- Cholesterol Content 15 mg
- Fat Content 31 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 17 g
- Saturated Fat Content 6 g
- Sodium Content 220 mg
- Sugar Content 3 g