PASTA WITH GARLIC, WALNUTS AND TOMATOES

PASTA WITH GARLIC, WALNUTS AND TOMATOES image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pound perciatelli
1/4 cup olive oil
3 large cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
4 whole canned tomatoes, drained, seeded, and sliced 1/8 inch thick
2 tablespoons bread crumbs, toasted
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
FOR OPTIONAL GARNISH
1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese, plus 1 ounce shaved

Steps:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 2 tablespoons salt. Add pasta; cook, according to package instructions, until al dente; drain. 2. Meanwhile, in a large deep frying pan, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook, turning, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add cooked pasta, parsley, tomatoes, bread crumbs, walnuts, red-pepper flakes, pecorino, remaining tablespoon olive oil, and salt and pepper; cook, tossing to combine, 1 to 2 minutes. 3. Divide pasta among 4 plates and serve immediately, garnished with shaved pecorino, if desired.