Walnut Sauce for Pansoti
Creamy Ligurian walnut sauce made with toasted walnuts, garlic, and fresh herbs. Ready in 10 minutes; traditionally served with pansoti pasta or gnocchi.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pulse walnuts and garlic in a food processor until coarsely chopped, ~10 pulses.
Step 2
Add basil and pulse 3–4 times until just blended; avoid overworking into paste.
Step 3
Add milk, Parmigiano, and olive oil; pulse until smooth and creamy, ~20 pulses.
Step 4
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. If too thick, thin with warm water by the tablespoon.
Step 5
Transfer to a serving bowl. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
Tools you’ll need
- food processor
- serving bowl
- rubber spatula
- spoon
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