Pasta with Walnut Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta with Walnut Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil; 1/2 cup (125 ml) walnuts; 1/4 cup (60 ml) part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup (125 ml) evaporated skim milk (divided use); 1/4 cup (60 ml) plus 2 tbsp (30 ml) grated parmesan cheese (divided use); 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped parsley; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) black pepper; 8 cups (1900 ml) hot cooked fettuccini or linguine; 1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) butter (or margarine)

Servings: persons

1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1/2 cup (125 ml) walnuts
1/4 cup (60 ml) part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup (125 ml) evaporated skim milk (divided use)
1/4 cup (60 ml) plus 2 tbsp (30 ml) grated parmesan cheese (divided use)
2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped parsley
1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
1/4 tsp (1 ml) black pepper
8 cups (1900 ml) hot cooked fettuccini or linguine
1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) butter (or margarine)

1
Place oil, walnuts, ricotta and 1/4 cup (60 ml) of evaporated skim milk in a blender or a food processor and pulse until the nuts are finely chopped.
2
Add the remaining evaporated skim milk, 1/4 cup (60 ml) parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper, blending them well.
3
Set aside.
4
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and toss with butter (or margarine) until the butter is melted and coating the pasta.
5
For each serving, place 1-1/3 cups (325 ml) pasta on plate, top with 2-1/2 tbsp (35 ml) of sauce and sprinkle with 1 tsp (5 ml) of parmesan cheese.

375

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, 1/2 cup (125 ml) walnuts, 1/4 cup (60 ml) part-skim ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup (125 ml) evaporated skim milk (divided use), and more.

Yes, Pasta with Walnut Cream Sauce 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.

Pasta with Walnut Cream Sauce

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