Pasta with ricotta and walnuts: creamy and crunchy

Pasta with ricotta and walnuts: creamy and crunchy

Main Dish

A timeless classic, pasta with ricotta and walnuts is a meal course that, in its simplicity, encompasses surprising versatility. The creaminess of ricotta, meets the crunchiness of walnuts, creating an irresistible contrast of textures. The delicate flavor of the ricotta cheese goes perfectly with the slightly bitter note of the walnuts, while a pinch of nutmeg enhances all the flavors: a dish that can be both a comfort food and an elegant course for special occasions. The recipe for creamy pasta with ricotta cheese and walnuts is very easy to prepare; we explain the procedure step by step.

Materials

  • Frying pan
  • Pan
  • Knife
  • Bowl

Preparation

  • Step 1:

    Step 1 - Pasta with ricotta and walnuts: creamy and crunchy

    First, cook the pasta in plenty of salted water.

  • Step 2:

    Step 2 - Pasta with ricotta and walnuts: creamy and crunchy

    Finely chop the onion and sauté it in olive oil for a few minutes.

  • Step 3:

    Step 3 - Pasta with ricotta and walnuts: creamy and crunchy

    Chop the walnuts, add them to the pan and stir. Then toast them quickly.

  • Step 4:

    Step 4 - Pasta with ricotta and walnuts: creamy and crunchy

    Mix the ricotta in a bowl with a sprinkling of nutmeg, 1 tablespoon of cooking water and a pinch of salt.

  • Step 5:

    Step 5 - Pasta with ricotta and walnuts: creamy and crunchy

    Add the ricotta cream to the pan with the walnuts. Stir, turn down the heat, and let it season for a few minutes.

  • Step 6:

    Step 6 - Pasta with ricotta and walnuts: creamy and crunchy

    Drain pasta al dente, keeping some of the cooking water aside. Pour pasta into pan and mix all ingredients well (add cooking water if necessary).

  • Step 7:

    Step 7 - Pasta with ricotta and walnuts: creamy and crunchy

    The pasta with ricotta and walnuts is ready!