Fettuccine with No Cook Walnut Alfredo Sauce
Creamy, rich, and incredibly easy to prepare, this Fettuccine with No-Cook Walnut Alfredo Sauce redefines weeknight pasta dishes. A luscious blend of raw walnuts, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice creates a velvety sauce that requires no stove time—just a quick whirl in a blender. Tossed with tender fettuccine and brightened with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish pairs gourmet flair with minimal effort. Perfect for busy days or when you want to impress without hours in the kitchen, this nutty, flavorful twist on traditional Alfredo is a must-try for pasta lovers everywhere. Ready in under 25 minutes, it’s proof that simple ingredients can lead to extraordinary results.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup Raw walnuts
- 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 medium Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions, typically about 10-12 minutes for al dente.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the no-cook walnut Alfredo sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine raw walnuts, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, water, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture until it is smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper to taste.
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
Return the drained fettuccine to the pot. Pour the walnut Alfredo sauce over the pasta, and toss to coat evenly. Add a splash of reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce and achieve the desired consistency.
Divide the pasta among serving plates. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, for a fresh burst of flavor and color.
Serve immediately and enjoy this creamy, nutty Alfredo dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.1 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 3823 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 272.1 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 96.0 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1110 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 687 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
