Orecchiette with walnut sauce
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This recipe uses the kernel of the walnuts which, for a better result, should be crushed in a mortar. If you don't have a mortar you can use an electric blender. The crushed walnuts are then mixed with olive oil and grated pecorino cheese.
Ingredients
- 350 g orecchiette pasta
- 200 g walnuts
- 6 spoons extra virgin olive oil
- 100 g grated pecorino cheese
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Serves
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Healthy
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650
calories
per person
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per person
Preparation
- Make the walnut sauce by crushing the kernels in a mortar (or blender) with olive oil, salt and pepper to form a smooth paste.
- Cook the orecchiette in hot salted water and drain al dente.
- Mix well the orecchiette with the sauce.
- Serve with some pecorino cheese.
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