PASTA FETTUCCINE CON SALSA DI NOCI

  • 1 lb. fettuccine

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 2 oz butter

  • 2 oz olive oil

  • 1 ½ cup walnuts

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup grated parmesan

  • 1 t. salt and pepper

In a food processor mix walnuts and olive oil.  Meanwhile, melt butter and lightly brown the garlic in a large sauté pan.  Add the walnut mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes and then add the cream and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, adding salt and pepper.  Meanwhile, cook the pasta and drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.  Add the pasta to the nut sauce (and add a bit of the reserved cooking water if it looks too dry).  Remove from the heat and mix in parmesan cheese and serve immediately.  Serves 4+.