Walnut Noodles Dios Metelt Recipes

WALNUT NOODLES (DIOS METELT)

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package, drain and run under cold water to stop cooking.
• In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high and add the ground walnuts and sugar.
• Stir until mixed.
• Add noodles and toss to coat.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

OLIVE-WALNUT PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When the water's boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
• While the pasta's cooking, in a large Dutch oven, stir together the olive oil, walnuts and olives. Set over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and the walnuts are toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, finely grate in the garlic clove and season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir to combine.
• Add the pasta and 1/4 cup pasta water to the walnut mixture. Cook over medium-low, stirring and adding pasta water as needed, until the pasta is well coated. Remove from heat and stir in half the lemon zest and all the lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper and more lemon zest.