Walnut Sauce Recipe

Name: Walnut Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 125 g walnuts; 50 g white bread; 150 ml milk; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 50 g parmigiano reggiano; 1 garlic; 15 g pine nuts; salt

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
6
Calories
328 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Walnut Sauce Recipe

Iris Warren

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Walnut sauce is a traditional dressing of Ligurian cuisine, in particular of the Genoa area.Like the famous pesto alla Genovese, Ligurian walnut sauce is a richly flavored condiment that you can use in a variety of ways: to season stuffed pasta, such as traditional ravioli (called "pansotti" in Genoese dialect), trofie or linguine. Or as a tasty ingredient for bruschetta and tartine. Or to serve with meats.

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Ingredients

Servings

125 g walnuts 4.5 oz, shelled
50 g white bread 1.7 oz
150 ml milk ⅔ cup
5 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
50 g parmigiano reggiano ½ cup
1 garlic clove, small and peeled
15 g pine nuts 1 tablespoon
salt to taste

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Instructions

Remove the outer crust and put the bread in a bowl with warm milk to soften it. In the meantime, if you bought shelled walnuts, you are good. Otherwise, you will need to remove the kernels from the shells.
You need to remove the skin from the walnuts. To do this, blanch them in plenty of water for a few minutes. Then drain them and dry them with a clean cloth or paper towel. Finally, rub them between your fingers to remove as much of the skin as possible.
Put the walnuts in a food processor. Squeeze the bread between your hands to remove any excess milk. Add the squeezed bread and grated Parmigiano. Process for about one minute on medium speed, blending every 5-6 seconds. This is to prevent the nuts from overheating. Then add the pine nuts.
Add the garlic and the extra virgin olive oil. Blend all the ingredients for a few more moments, still pulsing to avoid overheating the sauce. You will need to continue blending until you have a well-mixed, fairly smooth cream. Decide if you like your sauce coarser or more velvety and smooth. Adjust the blending time to your liking.
When you have reached the desired consistency of the walnut sauce, adjust the salt to taste. Your Walnut Sauce is ready! You can use it to season many dishes, from pasta to main courses, salads and appetizers.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 328kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.002g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 184mg (8%) Potassium 165mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 112IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 170mg (17%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 328 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	328kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	30g	46%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	12g	71%
Monounsaturated Fat	12g	60%
Trans Fat	0.002g	0%
Cholesterol	9mg	3%
Sodium	184mg	8%
Potassium	165mg	4%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	112IU	2%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	0%
Calcium	170mg	17%
Iron	1mg	6%