Angel Hair With Walnuts Recipes

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH WALNUT-CARROT SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water, then drain the pasta. Meanwhile, put the carrots, walnuts, garlic, oregano, lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the walnut-carrot mixture and the raisins and cook, stirring frequently, until the carrots soften and begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the reserved cooking water and bring to a simmer, then add the pasta, pecorino, lemon juice, parsley, and salt to taste and toss. Divide among bowls and top with more cheese.

ANGEL HAIR WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the walnuts, pepper flakes and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until walnuts are toasted. , Remove from the heat; stir in parsley. Drain pasta; add to skillet. Add cheese; toss to coat.

LEMON ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SPINACH AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to directions on box and strain. Keep warm.
• 2. While pasta is cooking, heat 2 tbs. oil in large skillet over medium heat; add garlic and saute 3 minutes.
• 3. Add spinach and cook until it wilts.
• 4. Season with salt and pepper.
• 5. Add the nuts and pasta to the skillet of garlic and spinach and toss.
• 6. Remove from heat and add cheese, lemon juice and remaining oil.
• 7. Serve and enjoy!

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the angel hair pasta bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in onion and cook until softened and light brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Pour in heavy cream and mix well. Add Gorgonzola cheese; cook and stir until melted and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes more. Stir in walnuts.
• Pour sauce into cooked pasta and toss well to combine. Serve hot.

ANGEL HAIR WITH OLIVES AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• For a one pot meal: First, toast the walnuts in the bottom of a large heavy pot over medium heat for about 5 minutes, tossing occasionally. Remove to a cutting board.
• Add water to the pot for the pasta and bring to a boil. Before adding the pasta, steam the Brussels sprouts over the boiling water (put in a metal strainer on top of the pot and cover) for 3 minutes. Set aside the Brussels sprouts.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Rinse the pot. Turn up the heat to medium-high. Add 1 T olive oil and a pinch of the salt and saute the onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts to the pan. The Brussels sprouts should touch the bottom of the pan in order to be seared. Cook for about 5 minutes until sprouts are seared on at least one side.
• Add garlic and other seasonings and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the olives, the remaining salt, 1/2 cup of the broth, and vinegar. Mix well. Add pasta and toss. Add more broth if needed. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Top with walnuts and serve.