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Pasta with Walnuts and Figs

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Health Score:
68 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
1 hr
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 40 min.
Ready in
Calories:
655
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Walnuts contain a lot of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which can protect against deposits in the arteries. 

If the pasta dough is prepared the day before, time can be saved in the actual preparation. The fresh dough will keep in the refrigerator for about 24 hours. It is important that it is well packed so that it does not dry out.

1 each contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie655 cal.(31 %)
Protein20 g(20 %)
Fat42 g(36 %)
Carbohydrates46 g(31 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage4.9 g(16 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D1.4 μg(7 %)
Vitamin E11 mg(92 %)
Vitamin K7.9 μg(13 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin5.4 mg(45 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate68 μg(23 %)
Pantothenic acid1.1 mg(18 %)
Biotin27 μg(60 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1 μg(33 %)
Vitamin C4 mg(4 %)
Potassium478 mg(12 %)
Calcium209 mg(21 %)
Magnesium82 mg(27 %)
Iron2.6 mg(17 %)
Iodine20 μg(10 %)
Zinc3.1 mg(39 %)
Saturated fatty acids9.3 g
Uric acid40 mg
Cholesterol184 mg
Complete sugar10 g

Ingredients

for
4
For the pasta
7 ozs Pastry flour
7 Tbsps Semolina flour
3 eggs
2 Tbsps olive oil
salt
Pastry flour (for work surface)
For the sauce
1 onion
1 garlic clove
1 Tbsp butter
3 ozs dry white wine
3 ozs Vegetable broth
5 ozs Whipped cream
5 ozs Walnut
salt
freshly ground peppers
Nutmeg (freshly grated)
1 pinch chili peppers
3 Figs
4 Tbsps freshly grated Parmesan
How healthy are the main ingredients?
WalnutParmesanolive oilWhipped creameggsalt

Preparation steps

1.

For the pasta, mix flour and semolina and form a pile on the work surface. Form a well in the middle and beat eggs into it. Add olive oil and a pinch of salt Add. Knead with hands into a smooth, elastic dough until no longer sticks to the work surface. Add more water or flour as needed for desired consistency. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

2.

Roll out dough thinly on a floured work surface with a rolling pin (or pasta machine). Cut with a pastry wheel into approximately 1/2 inch wide strips, to create wavy noodles. Place noodles on slightly floured surface and let rest covered with a cloth.

3.

For the sauce, peel onion and garlic and finely chop. Heat butter in a saucepan and saute onion and garlic until translucent. Add wine and deglaze pan. Add broth and simmer for about 5 minutes. Then add cream and 2 ounces walnuts and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Then puree. Add more broth if necessary, add remaining nuts and season with salt, pepper, nutmeg and chile pepper.

4.

Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes until al dente. Rinse figs, dry and cut into slices. Mix pasta with the sauce and the figs.

5.

Serve immediately in deep plates and garnish with Parmesan.

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