Best Walnut Cream Pasta Recipes

PASTA WITH WALNUT CREAM SAUCE

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I have not yet tried this recipe, but it sounded good, so I wanted to save it on the site. It was on the back of a bag of walnuts I purchased.

Provided by pheebess

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

12 ounces fettuccine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup fresh basil, snipped

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile in skillet heat oil until hot.
Add walnuts and garlic; saute 2-3 minutes.
Add milk, sour cream, cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly until sauce thickens.
Add basil.
Combine drained pasta and sauce in a large serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.1, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 88.4, Sodium 227.7, Carbohydrate 79.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 2.6, Protein 22.8

PASTA WITH WALNUT LEMON CREAM SAUCE

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Adapted from California Walnuts. This speedy main meal or delicious side is ready in less than 30 minutes. Garnish with extra grated lemon peel and walnuts. Note: I've made this minus the mushrooms and still great.

Provided by gailanng

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 lb pasta, uncooked (linguine or penne works well)
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

In small saucepan, stir together whipping cream and lemon peel; simmer until cream is reduced by one-third, about 15 minutes.
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt butter; saute mushrooms. Drain pasta and combine with cream, mushrooms, walnuts and cheese; toss lightly. Add salt and pepper; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.3, Fat 36.7, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 99, Sodium 121, Carbohydrate 89.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 4, Protein 19.5

WALNUT CREAM PASTA

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I take advantage of the local walnut supply by fixing this change-of-pace pasta.-Kim Gilliland, Simi Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute or until tender. Gradually stir in broth. , In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, whipping cream, salt and pepper; stir into broth mixture (do not boil). Drain fettuccine and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the cream sauce, Parmesan cheese and walnuts; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.