WALNUT & PEAR SPAGHETTI
A light, flavoursome and highly individual pasta dish which includes pear (or apple) and walnuts among its ingredients. Makes a great stand alone dish, or it could be served as a side dish for four. Adapted from a recipe from Australian chef flip shelton's 'green: modern vegetarian recipes'.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Three quarters fill a large pot with water, bring to the boil, add the spaghetti and cook till al dente (about 8 minutes).
- Drain the spaghetti being careful to RESERVE SOME OF THE COOKING WATER.
- Return the hot spaghetti to the pot and, over a low heat, add the baby spinach leaves and cheese and stir until the baby spinach leaves wilt and the cheese starts to melt; add a little of the pasta water and continue to stir. (When I made this using yoghurt instead of cheese, I added very little water; judge how much water to use by the consistency).
- Add the pear (or apple), walnuts, thyme and sage, stir well, and allow to warm through.
- Drizzle with lemon juice, season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and serve hot.
- Notes: For a smoother sauce, in a small pan, over a very low heat, melt the cheese with some of the pasta water and stir in the pear (or apple); then stir in the spaghetti and baby spinach leaves, until they are well coated; then add the lemon juice and gently fold in the walnuts, thyme and sage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 751.7, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 18.8, Sodium 434.7, Carbohydrate 100.3, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 7.5, Protein 27.8
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Arther Arther
[email protected]This dish is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Oid Vai
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Farish Furqan
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too thick for my liking. I think I would have preferred it with a thinner sauce.
Jantu Biswas
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less pears or a different type of cheese.
Acoustic Unplugged
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover pears. I had some pears that were starting to get soft, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pears and walnuts add a nice touch of sweetness and cru
Touhidul Islam Lemon
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pears, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sweetness of the pears was perfectly balanced by the saltiness of the cheese and the crunchiness of the walnuts. I'll definitely be making this again.
Muzzamal Hasan
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I used gluten-free pasta and it turned out great. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pears and walnuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
Hunter Lee
[email protected]I love the combination of walnuts and pears. This dish is a great way to showcase these two ingredients. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Charles Luker
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I used a mix of goat cheese and Parmesan cheese, and I added a bit of arugula to the top. It was a hit with my family and friends.
Alex m
[email protected]OMG! This dish is amazing! I'm not usually a fan of pears in savory dishes, but they worked perfectly here. The sweetness of the pears balanced out the saltiness of the cheese and the crunchiness of the walnuts. I'll definitely be making this again.
Lora Grant
[email protected]This walnut-pear spaghetti was a delightful culinary experience. The combination of sweet pears, crunchy walnuts, and savory cheese created a symphony of flavors in my mouth. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the sauce was rich and creamy.