Creamy Walnut Thyme Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Walnut Thyme Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head Garlic, Roasted; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 cup Walnuts, Toasted; 1/4 cups Parmesan, Grated; 1 cup Cream, Warmed; 1 Tablespoon Thyme Leaves (fresh); 1 whole Lemon, Zested; 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1/2 pounds Pasta (any Type); Optional Garnishes: Walnuts, Thyme Leaves, Shredded Parmesan

Servings: persons

1 head Garlic, Roasted
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 cup Walnuts, Toasted
1/4 cups Parmesan, Grated
1 cup Cream, Warmed
1 Tablespoon Thyme Leaves (fresh)
1 whole Lemon, Zested
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1/2 pounds Pasta (any Type)
Optional Garnishes: Walnuts, Thyme Leaves, Shredded Parmesan

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To roast the garlic preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut off the top 1/4 of the garlic head to expose all of the cloves inside drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
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Set aside to cool.
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Pulse the walnuts in a food processor until you have reached the consistency of fine crumbs.
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Add in all of the roasted garlic (just squeeze the roasted cloves out of the paper/peel) and the parmesan, pulse to combine.
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With the food processor running, drizzle in the warmed cream.
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Stop to scrape down the sides of the processor if necessary and mix until you reach a smooth consistency.
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Add in the thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Pulse a few times to combine.
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Boil the pasta according to the package directions.
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Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid to thin out the sauce if neccesary.
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Toss the drained pasta with the sauce add in the reserved pasta water if necessary to thin out the sauce.
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Garnish with extra walnuts, thyme leaves, and parmesan if desired.

977

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head Garlic, Roasted, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 cup Walnuts, Toasted, 1/4 cups Parmesan, Grated, and more.

Yes, Creamy Walnut Thyme Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Walnut Thyme Pasta

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