Macadamia Fettucini

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 6

Creamy and Nutty Macadamia Fettucini

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	500 g fettuccine
	3 tablespoons macadamia nut oil
	3 tablespoons olive oil
	130 g macadamias , coarsely chopped
	2 garlic cloves , minced
	3 tablespoons grape juice or 3 tablespoons white wine
	1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
	10 slices prosciutto , torn into pieces

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

940

Sugar

Fat

72g

Macadamia Fettucini is a classic and delicious pasta dish with an added bit of nuttiness from macadamia nuts. It has a creamy sauce that is easy to make and pairs perfectly with salty prosciutto. This dish has a comforting taste, and is perfect for a cosy night in or group dinner. Macadamia nuts are widely used in many Australian dishes and are known to have an abundance of health benefits. This dish is the perfect example of how to incorporate them into an Italian dish to give it a unique twist!

Instructions

1.	Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2.	In a large pan, heat macadamia nut oil and olive oil over medium heat. Add macadamias and garlic, and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
3.	Add grape juice or white wine and stir, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
4.	Add cooked fettuccine to the pan, tossing it with the macadamia mixture until the pasta is well coated.
5.	Add grated parmesan cheese and prosciutto, and toss again until well combined and heated through.
6.	Serve hot and garnished with extra macadamias and parmesan cheese, if desired.

PROS

This dish packs a punch of flavors from the nutty macadamias and salty prosciutto.

It is easy to prepare and has a rich creamy sauce without being too heavy.

CONS

This pasta dish is high in calories, and may not be suitable for those with nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Macadamia nuts are a good source of healthy monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health.
It also provides vitamins and minerals like magnesium, manganese, and thiamine.
Fettuccine is a good source of carbohydrates for energy production.