Italian Pasta Recipes - Nutty Vermicelli (Vermicelli alla Noce) Recipe

Ingredients                     

• 350 g/12 oz vermicelli

• 90 ml/6 tbsp virgin olive oil

• 3 garlic cloves, chopped

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 14 walnuts, shelled, peeled and finely chopped

• 75 g/3 oz/3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

• 15 ml/1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Method:

1. Add the pasta to a large saucepan of boiling water and cook for 5-6 minutes. Drain and return to the saucepan.

2. Heat the oil and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute and stir in the nuts.

3. Place the pasta in a warmed serving dish and pour over the sauce.

4. Sprinkle with the cheese and parsley and serve immediately.

Note: use fresh walnuts if possible.