Ingredients
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3 cups water, or as needed
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1 ½ cups walnuts
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2 cloves garlic, peeled
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1 pinch sea salt
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
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½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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¾ cup heavy cream
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1 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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sea salt to taste
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1 (16 ounce) box dry fettuccine pasta
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½ bunch fresh chives, finely chopped
Directions
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Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add walnuts and cook until they have softened slightly, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Combine garlic and pinch sea salt in the bowl of a mortar and pestle. Grind to create a thick paste. Add walnuts, marjoram, thyme, and oregano. Grind until combined and slightly creamy, but still coarse.
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Transfer the walnut mixture to a large bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil to form a thick emulsion. Add heavy cream and Pecorino Romano cheese and whisk until combined. Season with black pepper and sea salt to taste.
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Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in fettuccine, return to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
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Toss walnut sauce with pasta. Garnish with fresh chives.
Recipe Tip
If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can use a food processor instead.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1066 | Calories |
72g | Fat |
90g | Carbs |
22g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 1066 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 72g | 92% |
Saturated Fat 17g | 86% |
Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
Sodium 190mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 90g | 33% |
Dietary Fiber 7g | 24% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 22g | 45% |
Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
Calcium 115mg | 9% |
Iron 7mg | 37% |
Potassium 469mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.