Mediterranean Diet Pasta in Walnut Sauce

Mediterranean Diet Pasta in Walnut Sauce is actually a pretty simple dish to make.
I like that this walnut sauce can be made friendly to the Mediterranean diet!

Mediterranean Diet Pasta in Walnut Sauce

This is a pasta sauce that is walnut based rather than tomato based.
People enjoy the texture and the flavor that the walnuts bring to this dish.

Have you tried my Homemade Italian Salad dressing?

That salad dressing is also Mediterranean diet friendly.
This recipe for pasta in walnut sauce would go nicely with a salad on the side that is topped with homemade Italian dressing!

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People ask what is walnut sauce made of?

Obviously, walnut sauce is made with walnuts.
Walnuts give both flavor and texture to this sauce recipe.

Here is what else the walnuts provide for this sauce.

Walnuts are a favorite of the Mediterranean diet because they have heart healthy fat.
They are also a source for protein, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin b-6.

This recipe is especially for anyone asking how do you use walnuts.

During the holiday season, it is not uncommon to see a bowl of walnuts with a walnut cracker sitting on a table.
This is something that we always had around while I was growing up.

However, there are other fine uses for walnuts beyond cracking them open to eat them.
Walnuts go great in salads and other recipe such as baked muffins.
Also, because they are a nut, you can certainly make a walnut butter that tastes just as good as the usual peanut buttter!

Tips for making Pasta in Walnut Sauce

Here are some more great tips for you.

It is customary to serve walnut sauce with a smaller more bold pasta such as gnocchi.
However, I could easily enjoy this sauce with any kind of pasta!

1. While this is a 'walnut' pasta sauce, you could use another nut to make this. Combining walnuts with pine nuts really is a nice idea for this recipe.
2. If you are cooking fresh pasta to go with this sauce, I suggest that your pull a cup or two of the water to add to the sauce. This water is a great source of starch which make it a great addition to the sauce.
3. Adding other ingredients to the sauce can make it taste even better. I like chives, chopped broccoli, or even clams can work with walnut sauce.

How to make this a vegan walnut sauce.

This recipe would work great as a vegan recipe.
You can easily swap out ingredients to do so.

Try these ideas to make your sauce vegan.

Instead of using milk, use the pasta water or a vegan milk (or a combination).
I also have a recipe for how to make vegan parmesan cheese.

How to store walnut sauce.

Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
If properly stored, this sauce should keep for a few days.

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By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.

• Instapot Lemon Pasta with Peas.
• Creamy Toasted Pepper Sauce with Pasta.
• Instant Pot Pasta in Vodka Sauce.
• Easy Pasta in Feta Sauce.
• Mediterranean Diet Arugula Pasta Salad.
• Mediterranean Diet Spinach Lasagna
• Tortellini Salad with Avocado Vinaigrette
• Mediterranean Diet Zucchini Ravioli
• How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.

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About this recipe for walnut sauce.

Traditional walnut sauce is made with ground walnuts mixed with olive oil and other ingredients for flavor.
It is also blended with bread soaked with milk.

This sauce has been adjusted to make it more Mediterranean diet friendly.
Instead of the milk, you can use a nut milk or the reserved water from making the pasta.
You can omit the bread as well if desired.

Ingredients needed to make Mediterranean diet walnut pasta sauce.

• Bread- 1 slice with the crush removed.
• Milk- ⅔ cup. You can use the reserve water from the pasta or a vegan or lower fat milk. Technically, this recipe is made using whole milk.
• Walnuts- 1 ½ cups, shelled. You can use toasted or raw walnuts.
• Garlic- 1 clove, minced or chopped.
• Olive Oil- 3-4 tablespoons.
• Parmesan Cheese- 3 tablespoons.
• Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings, Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Greek Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.
• Cooked Pasta

Mediterranean Diet Pasta in Walnut Sauce

• Place the bread in a shallow bowl. Pour the milk or alternative liquid over the bread and allow it to soak while you work.
• Meanwhile, in a food processor or strong blender, puree the walnuts with the garlic, olive oil, cheese, and seasonings until a paste forms. Add the bread to the blender or processor and blend. Lastly, add additional liquid as needed until you reach your desired sauce consistency.

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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

Mediterranean Diet Pasta in Walnut Sauce, a tasty and easy creamy pasta sauce recipe that is made with Walnuts.