I found it ironic that this recipe came from a magazine called
Real Simple. This recipe is anything but simple. It’s not difficult, mind you,
but between toasting the walnuts, and being in need of a food processor, it
cannot be made by everyone. On the plus side, it is unique and flavorful, can
be adapted to suit your needs (as I did with the inclusion of fresh garlic, as
well as swapping out the half-and-half for heavy cream), makes a lot, and
freezes beautifully. It is wonderfully sophisticated, complex, and perfect for
a cold winter evening.
Adapted from Real Simple
1 lb. cremini mushrooms
1 c. toasted walnuts
1 yellow onion, quartered
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 medium stalk celery, chopped
1 clove garlic
6 T. olive oil, divided
1¼ t. kosher salt, divided
½ c. dry white wine
1/3 c. tomato paste
2 c. vegetable stock
¼ t. freshly ground black pepper
½ c. heavy cream
1 lb. fettuccine, prepared according to package direction
Grated Parmesan, for serving
Working in 2 batches, pulse mushrooms in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Add walnuts to food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to food processor; process until very finely chopped.
Place any remaining sauce in an airtight container; refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
7 comments:
Sounds good but, you're right...pretty busy!
hugs
Donna
Walnuts and mushrooms make a very worthy substitute for meat, and I love the dark rich look to your dish - yum! Do you ever use whole wheat pasta?
So much is done in the food processor in this recipe it is worth the effort! Looks great.
Actually sounds delicious and quite simple. Would make a hearty meal on a cold winter night! Confused that the recipe calls for heavy cream, yet directions say half/half. Which is it? I plan to make this for Thursday or Friday's dinner.
I mentioned in the text that I had swapped out their half-and-half for heavy cream. Thanks for pointing out to me that the instructions were wrong. I have since corrected that. If you have a food processor, this is simple, if you don’t, it’s not.
This sounds wonderful Pattie!
Jenna
Yes, I can see how this recipe is a little involved, but does look delicious.
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