Fusilli con le Noci (Fusilli with Walnuts)

A creamy Italian pasta dish featuring crunchy walnuts, savory pancetta, and a rich egg and cream sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 928.9 kcals 3715.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 55.4 grams 221.4 grams
Fat 71.5 grams 285.8 grams
Protein 26.3 grams 105.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
75
g
1
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten
150
ml
1
tbsp
Pecorino Cheese
freshly grated
GrainsCereals
Meat
160
g
Pancetta
roughly chopped
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
150
g
Walnuts
shelled weight, roughly chopped
1
tsp
Salt
to taste
1
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
stalk
Thyme
leaves for garnish

Steps

  • Boil a large saucepan of lightly salted water.
  • Melt butter in a frying pan and sauté garlic until golden, then discard the clove.
  • Sauté pancetta and walnuts in the pan for 4 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Mix the beaten egg and single cream together in a bowl.
  • Cook the fusilli in the boiling water until al dente and drain.
  • Toss the pasta with the walnut mixture and stir in the egg and cream sauce.
  • Serve in warmed bowls topped with pecorino and thyme leaves.