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Walnut Sauce - Salsa di Noci

Walnut Sauce AKA Salsa di Noci is the most understated Italian sauce there is. It may look not look like much but it is like a flavour bomb in your mouth! Serve it with pasta or toss with light and pillowy gnocchi or a super simple comfort food meal!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 308 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups walnuts (150g)
  • ¾ cup milk (150ml)
  • 1 slice white bread
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 cup parmesan freshly grated (50g)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

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  1. First, cut the crusts off the white bread then place in a bowl with the milk
  2. Put all other ingredients in a food processor then add the milk and bread (it only needs to soak for a few seconds)
  3. Blitz everything together until thick but smooth. If the sauce is too thick then add a little more milk
  4. If tossing with pasta or gnocchi reserve 1 cup (240mof pasta water.
  5. Once you've drained the pasta add it back to the pot with the desired amount of walnut sauce and loosen it with pasta water as you toss it with the pasta ( you won't need the whole cup).
  6. Serve with extra topped walnuts if desired.

Notes

  • You can make this in advance and store it in the fridge covered in plastic wrap
  • If the sauce is too thick you can add more milk until you reach the desired consistency
  • If tossing with pasta or gnocchi make sure to reserve some pasta water to thin out the sauce, it adds a tonne of flavour and helps loosen the sauce without adding more milk.
  • I love to top pasta or gnocchi with extra chopped walnuts for extra crunch
  • For freshness top with fresh parsley

Nutrition Information

Calories 308kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 301mg (13%) Potassium 185mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 180IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 271mg (27%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308

% Daily Value*

Calories 308kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 301mg 13%
Potassium 185mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 180IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 271mg 27%
Iron 1mg 6%

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