Pasta With Courgette And Walnut Sauce Food

PASTA WITH COURGETTE AND WALNUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter, add onion, cover and sweat for about 5 minutes.
• Add courgettes, cover and stir occasionally until cooked.
• Meanwhile cook the pasta as per manufacturers instructions.
• To the courgette mixture add the walnuts, parsley, cream, salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the pasta and parmesan cheese. Stir well.
• Serve.

GORGONZOLA AND WALNUT SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt, then add the pasta; cook to al dente, about 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add in olive oil and butter.
• Add the garlic and nuts; cook 5 minutes.
• Remove garlic when it gets golden brown.
• Add in broth and cream; bring to a bubble; add in the cheese and melt into sauce.
• Drain pasta well and add it to the sauce.
• Add sage; toss to coat pasta in sauce and walnuts; serve.

PASTA WITH A WALNUT AND ZUCCHINI SAUCE

Steps:

• Pasta -- Cook the pasta according to directions. When it is done, just drain reserving 1 cup of the pasta water and return the pasta to the pot. NOTE: Whole wheat pasta does make a difference in this dish.
• Sauce -- In a large sauce pan, add the butter and saute the onions for about 5 minutes until soft but not caramelized. Then add in the zucchini and cook another few minutes. They take just minutes to cook. Then add the walnuts, cream, parsley, rosemary, salt and pepper.
• Combine -- Add the pasta to the sauce along with the parmesan and some of the pasta water and toss well. Garnish with some extra parmesan if you want. ENJOY!

PASTA WITH CREAMY GARLIC AND WALNUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Place cream, walnuts, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper in food processor and pulse until smooth.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
• Toss with sauce.
• Garnish with additional walnuts and seasoning if desired.
• Serve immediately with additional cheese.