Pasta With Hazelnut Sauce Recipe

Pasta With Hazelnut Sauce

Pasta with hazelnut sauce is a delicious pasta dish enriched with creamy and crunchy hazelnut pieces. It is very easy to prepare and is perfect for both a quick dinner or a special evening. An excellent option for those who want to add a different flavor to classic pasta recipes. It will leave an unforgettable taste on your palate with the intense aroma of hazelnuts!

In a Nutshell:

Ingredients:

For: 4 People
Prep: 10 Min
Cook: 20 Min
Ingredients for Pasta:
Auger Pasta 500   Grams
Parmesan 50   Grams
Ingredients for Sauce:
Hazelnut 200   Grams
Bread 1/2   Qty
Thick Cream 1   Half Cup
Garlic 2   Clove
Butter 1   Tbsp
Olive Oil 50   Ml
Black Pepper 1   Tsp
Salt 1   Tbsp
White Wine 1   Half Cup

Steps:

  1. Crush the hazelnuts: In a mortar, crush the hazelnuts thoroughly with the peeled garlic and grated parmesan and turn them into a smooth paste. Add the ingredients little by little and continue processing until you achieve a homogeneous consistency.
  2. Add oil: To make the mixture softer, add olive oil or butter and mix. Add the cream.
  3. Prepare the sauce and pasta: Pour the sauce you prepared into a large pan. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente.
  4. Stir in pasta: Drain the boiled pasta and add it to the sauce. Add the pasta water little by little to thicken the sauce and mix until everything is well mixed.
  5. Add wine (optional): If you wish, you can enrich the sauce by adding a glass of white wine.
  6. Serve: Divide the pasta among plates, sprinkle plenty of grated parmesan cheese on top and serve.

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Benefits of Ingredients in Pasta With Hazelnut Sauce

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  • Auger Pasta: Fusilli pasta, not only stands out with its shape but also provides energy with its carbohydrate content. Especially whole wheat versions are rich in fiber, aid digestion, and promote satiety. It pairs perfectly with tomato sauce, pesto, vegetables, and cheese, allowing you to create diverse flavors. Unique recipes can also be created by experimenting with fish and seafood.
  • Hazelnut: Hazelnuts are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, Vitamin E, fiber, and minerals (magnesium, manganese). Regular consumption supports cardiovascular health by balancing cholesterol. Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, aids cell regeneration and skin health. Their high fiber content promotes digestion and satiety. Hazelnuts pair wonderfully with chocolate and coffee in desserts, with yogurt or muesli for breakfast, and in salads or cheese platters.
  • Parmesan: Parmesan, an aged, hard cheese originating from Italy. Its high protein and calcium content supports bone health and contributes to muscle development. Due to its long aging process, it is low in lactose, making it more digestible for those with lactose sensitivity. Its rich umami enhances dishes with a deep flavor. It pairs wonderfully with pasta, risotto, salads, and vegetables.
  • Bread: Bread, especially whole grain varieties, is rich in complex carbohydrates, providing the body's primary energy source. It supplies essential fuel for brain and muscle function, while its fiber content supports digestive health, balances blood sugar, and promotes satiety. It is also nutritious in terms of B vitamins and minerals like iron and magnesium. It's a perfect accompaniment for breakfast with cheese, olives, or honey, and excellent with soups or main dishes at other meals.

  • Thick Cream: Cream, a thick ingredient derived from milk's rich fat content. It provides quick, concentrated energy to the body and facilitates the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, K. Its richness can enhance satiety, aiding in portion control. It pairs exceptionally well with fruits, coffee, chocolate, and savory flavors like mushrooms.
  • Garlic: Garlic, thanks to its allicin compound, offers strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can boost the immune system, increasing resistance against illnesses. Furthermore, it contributes to cardiovascular health by helping regulate blood pressure and balance cholesterol levels. Widely used in traditional medicine, garlic is also known for its digestive support effects. An indispensable ingredient in meat dishes, vegetable sautés, and Mediterranean cuisine, it pairs wonderfully with herbs like rosemary and thyme.
  • Butter: Butter is a rich, flavorful fat derived from milk. It contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K2, along with healthy fatty acids, serving as an energy source. It's easily digestible. Butter enhances the taste of meals and rice dishes, is spread on bread, or used in sauces. It's indispensable for breakfast tables and various recipes.
  • Olive Oil: Olive oil, especially in its extra virgin form, is a powerful source of health benefits due to its high content of polyphenol antioxidants and monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid). It supports heart health by helping to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and raise good cholesterol (HDL). With its anti-inflammatory properties, it reduces inflammation in the body, prevents cell damage, and provides protection against chronic diseases. It supports the digestive system and contributes to skin health. An indispensable part of Mediterranean cuisine, it pairs wonderfully with salads, vegetable dishes, fish, legumes, and fresh bread.
  • Black Pepper: Black pepper, a kitchen staple, offers not just flavor but also significant health benefits. Thanks to piperine, its active compound, it boasts powerful antioxidant properties, helping to combat free radicals. It can stimulate the digestive system, enhancing nutrient absorption and notably increasing the bioavailability of curcumin found in turmeric. Additionally, it's effective in reducing gas and bloating. It also has a mild metabolism-boosting effect. With a wide range of uses from red meats to poultry, vegetable dishes to soups, it pairs excellently. It harmonizes perfectly with spices like cumin and coriander, as well as ingredients like lemon and garlic, adding depth to dishes.
  • White Wine: White wine, rich in antioxidant polyphenols, can contribute to cell renewal and support skin health. Moderate and regular consumption is noted to aid in cholesterol balance, benefiting cardiovascular health. It may also contain various minerals. It typically pairs excellently with light flavors such as fish, seafood, white meats, salads, and goat cheese. It is a refreshing and invigorating beverage.

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