Fresh Fettuccini With Gruyere and Toasted Walnuts

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Delicious Fresh Fettuccini With Gruyere and Toasted Walnuts recipe perfect for a cozy evening dinner

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

776

Sugar

Fat

54g

This Fresh Fettuccini With Gruyere and Toasted Walnuts is a classic pasta dish with a cheesy twist that's perfect for a cozy evening. The dish is loaded with caveman-aged gruyere cheese that is melted into a smooth and creamy sauce, while the toasted and chopped walnuts provide a satisfying crunch and nuttiness. The pasta speaks for itself with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It is an easy and comforting classic dinner dish that will never go out of style.

Instructions

1.	Cook the fresh fettuccine pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
2.	Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the cooked pasta.
3.	Grate the cave-aged gruyere cheese.
4.	In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
5.	Add the grated gruyere cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
6.	Add the reserved pasta cooking water to the saucepan and stir to combine.
7.	Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the saucepan and toss to coat the pasta in the cheese sauce.
8.	Add the toasted and chopped walnuts to the saucepan and gently toss to combine with the pasta.
9.	Serve the pasta hot, garnished with freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

PROS

This pasta dish is creamy and loaded with cheesy flavor, while the toasted walnuts provide a satisfying crunch and nuttiness.

It is a perfect comfort food dish for cozy evenings.

CONS

The dish is quite high in calories and fat, as it contains cheese and toasted walnuts.

It is not recommended to consume this dish on a regular basis.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pasta can be a good source of complex carbohydrates and energy for the body. Walnuts are high in healthy unsaturated fats, fiber and protein.
Consuming walnuts can also help in lowering cholesterol levels and improving heart health. Gruyere cheese is rich in calcium, protein and vitamin D.

	12 ounces fresh fettuccine pasta
	1 3/4 - 3 cups cave-aged gruyere ( read intro )
	2 tablespoons butter
	2/3 cup walnuts , toasted and chopped
	freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
	salt
	fresh ground black pepper