Best Garlic And Walnut Sauce Recipes

PASTA WITH CREAMY GARLIC AND WALNUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Place cream, walnuts, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper in food processor and pulse until smooth.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
• Toss with sauce.
• Garnish with additional walnuts and seasoning if desired.
• Serve immediately with additional cheese.

GARLIC AND WALNUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak the bread in the stock.
• Combine the bread with the walnuts, parsley, garlic, salt& pepper in a food processor.
• Process, adding the olive oil in a very slow stream until you have a thick paste.
• Toss with your favourite hot pasta or spoon a dollop on new potatoes, steamed broccoli, or green beans.

MOLDOVAN EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC AND WALNUT SAUCE (APPETIZER)

Steps:

• Slice the unpeeled Eggplant into rounds of 1/2 inch thick, and then cut each round in half crosswise.
• Rinse and place on paper towel to drain. Sprinkle with salt and let the Eggplant stand for at least 30 minutes. Pat dry.
• In large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Place some Eggplant slices in the hot oil and cook over medium-low heat, covered, until soft and lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the Eggplant, add another tablespoon of oil to the pan, and cook, covered, for another 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove the Eggplant slices from the oil and drain well. Repeat the process with the remaining slices, adding oil as necessary.
• In a mortar with a pestle, pound 1 teaspoon salt the garlic and the nuts to make a paste. Mix well the paste adding the vinegar and the water. Spread the paste lightly on the cooked Eggplant slices; let sit for 10 minutes. Place the Eggplant on a dish and serve at room temperature, garnished with chopped parsley.

SAUTéED FLOUNDER WITH WALNUT AND GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• In a mortar and pestle, crush walnuts and garlic together, making a smooth paste. Season lightly with salt.
• Place a small saucepan over medium heat and drop in 2 tablespoons butter. When it foams, add walnut paste and whisk for a minute. Pour in cream and whisk for another minute. Season to taste with salt, remove from heat and cover.
• Place a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Season fish on both sides with salt. When butter foams, place fillets in pan. Cook until white on edges, then carefully turn (it may take two spatulas, as fish is very delicate). Cook another minute, then transfer fish to a serving platter.
• Put sauce back over medium heat, and whisk in a tablespoon or two of water, just enough to loosen it. When it bubbles on edge, spoon it over fish. Grind pepper over top and serve.