Fettuccine With Walnut Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
• 8 ounces fettuccine
• boiling salt water
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• freshly grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 spread walnuts in a shallow pan and bake in a 350° oven for 10-12 minutes or till lightly browned; cool slightly.
• 2 cook fettuccine in boiling salted water, per package directions, until al dente; drain thoroughly.
• 3 meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine walnuts, cream, garlic, salt and pepper; whirl, using on-off bursts, until walnuts are coarsely ground.
• 4 place hot drained pasta in a serving bowl and toss with butter until well coated; top with walnut sauce; toss gently.
• 5 serve immediately, passing cheese at the table to sprinkle on individual servings.