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Ingredients
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 thick slice Italian bread
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup walnut or pecan halves
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 teaspoons fresh marjoram leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound linguine, spaghetti, or other long pasta
Method
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
- Soak the bread in the milk.
- Combine the nuts, garlic, cheese, and marjoram in a food processor and turn the machine on.
- With the machine running, gradually add the oil, using just enough so that the mixture forms a very thick paste.
- Squeeze out the bread and add it to the mix, which will be very thick.
- Now add the milk the bread soaked in and enough water to make a saucy mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until it is tender but not mushy.
- When it is ready, drain itreserve some of the cooking waterand toss with the sauce.
- If the mixture appears too thick, thin with a little of the pasta-cooking water (or more olive oil).
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve, with more Parmesan.
