Walnut Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Walnut Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 3 cups chopped walnuts, shelled divided in 2 cups and 1 cup; 1 thick slice of sourdough bread, crusts removed; 1 cup whole milk; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped; 3/4 ounce grated Parmesan divided into 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup, plus more for garnish; 1/2 pound elbow macaroni; 1 cup bread crumbs; 5 tablespoons Butter

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 cups chopped walnuts, shelled divided in 2 cups and 1 cup
1 thick slice of sourdough bread, crusts removed
1 cup whole milk
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
3/4 ounce grated Parmesan divided into 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup, plus more for garnish
1/2 pound elbow macaroni
1 cup bread crumbs
5 tablespoons Butter

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2 quart casserole dish.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni to al dente according to the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside.
3
While pasta is cooking prepare the walnut sauce. Put bread in a bowl and cover with the milk to soak. In a food processor, crush the garlic clove with salt. Add 2 cups walnuts and grind to a paste. Add excess milk and soaked bread to the walnut paste. Pulse to blend together. Add olive oil, 1/2 cup Parmesan, squeeze of lemon, and chopped parsley. Pulse to combine.
4
Fold the macaroni into the walnut sauce and pour into prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
5
Melt butter in a saute pan. Add bread crumbs and remaining 1 cup walnuts and toss. Top macaroni with walnut-breadcrumb mixture.
6
Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
7
Divide among plates. Garnish with more parley, grated Parmesan, and walnuts.

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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 garlic clove, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 3 cups chopped walnuts, shelled divided in 2 cups and 1 cup, 1 thick slice of sourdough bread, crusts removed, and more.

Yes, Walnut Mac And Cheese 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.

Walnut Mac And Cheese

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