Easy Walnut Fettuccine Alfredo |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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This is from california walnuts home page. Very healthy Ingredients:
1 cup california walnut pieces |
1/2 cup water |
1 cup nonfat milk |
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/4 tsp. regular salt) |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
8 ounces dry fettuccine |
1 1/2 cups frozen baby peas |
3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese |
1 ounce prosciutto, cut into thin strips |
Directions:
1. Place walnuts and water in food processor. Puree until very smooth. Set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan whisk together milk and flour. Add garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring until slightly thickened and smooth, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in walnut mixture; simmer and stir over low heat until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, adding peas during last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain.
5. Combine pasta, peas, Parmesan and sauce. Stir over low heat just until heated through and pasta is evenly coated with sauce.
6. Top each serving with a few strips of proscuitto.
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