Here's a "meaty" sauce similar to pesto but much lighter and yet has rich undertones from the fresh walnuts.
serves 4
1 pound dried pasta of choice
Cook the pasta as directed to "al dente"..while pasta is cooking:
In a blender mix
2 cups walnut* pieces
and enough of the boiling pasta water to create a
paste.
The add to the blender
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup good olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Blending with more of the pasta cooking water for the desired consistency (this is personal choice)
Drain the pasta well, and pour over the walnut sauce and mix well.
Sprinkle on any extra cheese as needed.
Serve hot
variations: add lemon zest and or minced parsley
*walnuts are high in omega 3, however if you use pecans instead of walnuts you also get omega 6 and 3!
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