Pasta with Walnut Sauce

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This recipe is heaven sent for vegetarians like me......

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I tried this sauce in Italy a few years ago and loved it. I made some squash gnocchi but was torn between noce sauce and alfredo. I ended up mixing this recipe with an alfredo recipe(see link below. On this one I left out the bread, and on the alfredo I substituted one cup of the heavy cream for milk and only added 1/4 C. butter so it wouldn't be too rich with the nuts. It actually turned out really well and was exactly what I was craving. I would suggest doing this if you are worried about it coming out too nutty.

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Always wanted to make this intriguing dish when I saw it on Nigella Bites. I made it for dinner tonight and found it to be a very unique dish, and a nice change from other pasta sauces. I made some alterations by using 2 cloves of garlic, and adding some fresh mint and parsley as well as a little lemon zest to the mix when blending. I would equate the walnut flavour almost to tahini, that was how "earthy" it became.

If bread or milk bothers you because of food intolerences, I would suggest using a whole fresh zucchini/courgette in the mix instead of the milk-soaked bread, and use gluten-free pasta. The zucchini will give the same creaminess. Great Vegetarian dish. JACY:

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Adjust the garlic to taste (a full clove was right for this garlic-loving family. But in any case, a simple and tasty recipe. Terrific!

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I felt the flavors were a bit dull and muddy so I added:

- juice of half a lemon
- fresh basil leaves
- cayenne powder to taste

I also lightly cookd the garlic in the olive oil, then dumped the oil and garlic in with the walnuts, bread, etc. Gives it a flavor kick!

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The first attempt with this recipe proved disappointing; the combination of the walnuts and the wheat pasta we used resulted in a heavy dish with a woody flavor.
My recommendation is to use "regular" pasta and try adding Italian-herb seasoned croutons instead of bread to create a more flavorful sauce.

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Wonderful dish -- (not sure why other reviwers are expecting an Alfredo when it is clearly not-- simple and satisfying. Alfredo lovers can easily rework this dish...but that means more "work". This recipe is good for a side or appetizer as well. Boiling pasta and pouring over a very creative and healthy blender sauce coudn't be easier.

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love this recipe. unusual. easy

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i made this the other day for lunch because it looked very easy to make. I eas disappointed with the results. I didnt like the flavors. I will not make this again, but i still love Nigella.

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I was quite looking forward to this dish, as I love walnuts and parmesan and garlic and with those flavors together over pasta, well, yum! Unfortunately, this sauce lacks zest and at best could be called bland. No one in my family would eat it...When it comes to creamy pasta sauces it's better to go hog wild and keep the real cream and butter and just eat smaller portions, rather than trying to make a low-cal pasta which does nothing for the pallate! Where's the alfredo?