Trattoria Mezzaluna's Walnut & Mascarpone Pasta
Recipe: #22118
December 13, 2015
"This recipe is from a local Italian restaurant and is served in the Autumn season when walnuts are fresh and easy to obtain. They serve it the rest of the year upon request."
Original recipe yields 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (233.8 g)
- Calories 723.6
- Total Fat - 53.8 g
- Saturated Fat - 17 g
- Cholesterol - 106.7 mg
- Sodium - 582.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 39.1 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.7 g
- Sugars - 4 g
- Protein - 27 g
- Calcium - 542.8 mg
- Iron - 3.1 mg
- Vitamin C - 6 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine oil and butter. Once butter has melted, saute shallots until softened but not browned (2-3 minutes).
Step 2
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the mascarpone cheese and cook gently, stirring constantly until melted (2-3 minutes). Do not let the mixture boil.
Step 3
Stir in the parmesan cheese, walnuts and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Toss with cooked pasta and serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
No special items needed.
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