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Spaghetti with Walnuts and Buffalo Ricotta

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Foodqood
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup walnuts (50 grams)
  • 10 basil leaves
  • 3/4 cup buffalo ricotta (150 grams)
  • 2 anchovies
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Spaghetti (typically 3.5 ounces per person, about 100 grams)
  • Chopped walnuts (for garnish)
  • Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Walnut Cream:

    • In a blender, combine the walnuts, basil leaves, buffalo ricotta, anchovies, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and garlic clove.
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.

  2. Cook the Pasta:

    • Cook the spaghetti in plenty of salted water according to the package instructions until al dente.
    • Before draining, reserve a ladleful of the pasta cooking water.

  3. Finish the Pasta:

    • Pour the walnut cream into a large skillet and thin it with the reserved pasta water.
    • Drain the spaghetti and transfer it to the skillet with the walnut cream.
    • Sauté over medium heat for one minute, stirring well to coat the pasta with the sauce.

  4. Serve:

    • Serve the spaghetti hot.
    • Garnish with chopped walnuts and parsley.
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Foodqood
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