Noodles With Ricotta & Walnuts Recipe

Name: Noodles With Ricotta & Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces whole wheat pasta; salt; 1 cup ricotta cheese, at room temperature; 4 tablespoons soft butter; 1 tablespoon walnut oil; ⅓ cup walnuts, finely chopped; ½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese; parmesan cheese (to garnish); 1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup milk or 1 cup pasta water; 1 tablespoon snipped chives; 1 tablespoon finely chopped chervil or 1 tablespoon parsley; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

10 ounces whole wheat pasta
salt
1 cup ricotta cheese, at room temperature
4 tablespoons soft butter
1 tablespoon walnut oil
⅓ cup walnuts, finely chopped
½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
parmesan cheese (to garnish)
1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup milk or 1 cup pasta water
1 tablespoon snipped chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped chervil or 1 tablespoon parsley
fresh ground pepper

1
Bring large pan of water to boil for pasta and add salt to taste.
2
If pasta is dried, add it at this time.
3
If it's fresh, wait until you've put together sauce ingredients.
4
Roughly mix ricotta cheese, butter, walnut oil, 1/4 cup walnuts and grated parmesan cheese.
5
Thin with half-and-half, stir in herbs and season with salt and pepper.
6
Transfer mixture to wide skillet.
7
About the time pasta is done, gently warm sauce over low flame.
8
Cook and drain pasta and add it directly to pan with ricotta mixture.
9
Toss everything together well, then place in heated bowl.
10
Scatter remaining walnuts over pasta and sprinkle with grating of parmesan cheese and plenty of ground pepper.

834

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 10 ounces whole wheat pasta, salt, 1 cup ricotta cheese, at room temperature, 4 tablespoons soft butter, and more.

Yes, Noodles With Ricotta & Walnuts 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Noodles With Ricotta & Walnuts

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