Spicy Walnut Pasta with Pecorino Romano

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    546 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Spicy Walnut Pasta with Pecorino Romano

This is an incredible date night at home meal. You'll feel like you're at a 5-star restaurant when you whip this one up at home.

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 garlic thinly sliced, cloves
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup walnuts roughly chopped
  • ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound mafaldine pasta or any other long pasta
  • ½ cup Italian parsley roughly chopped
  • ½ cup Pecorino Romano cheese freshly grated

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat till almost smoking. Add the garlic and cook until light golden brown, 30 seconds. Add half of the bread crumbs, chopped walnuts, and red pepper flakes and cook until lightly toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  3. Cook the pasta in the boiling water according to the package directions. Right before the pasta is done, add ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water to the pan with the walnut mixture.
  4. Drain the pasta and add the pasta into the skillet with the walnut mixture, tossing to combine. Place the skillet over medium heat and toss until the pasta is lightly dressed with the sauce, about 1 minute. Add the parsley and cheese, stir through, pour into a heated bowl, sprinkle with the remaining bread crumbs, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Get in the habit of scooping out pasta water every time you make it! It can help you finish off any type of sauce you are serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 546kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g (65%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 156mg (7%) Potassium 320mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 658IU (13%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 146mg (15%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 546 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 546kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 156mg 7%
Potassium 320mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 658IU 13%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 146mg 15%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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