Best 10 Creamy Penne Pasta With Walnuts Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of creamy penne pasta with walnuts, a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, creamy sauce, tender penne pasta, and the nutty crunch of walnuts. This delectable pasta dish is perfect for special occasions or a comforting weeknight meal. With its symphony of flavors and textures, creamy penne pasta with walnuts is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA WITH WALNUT SAUCE



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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces shelled walnuts
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 slice bread, crusts removed
2/3 cup whole milk
1 ounce grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil (preferably Ligurian)
Salt and pepper
2 pounds any flat short pasta
1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put a large saucepan of water on to boil, and toast the walnuts in a dry frying pan until they begin to make a nutty aroma. Put the bread in a bowl and cover with the milk. Put most of the toasted walnuts (reserving about 1 ounce for garnish) into a blender along with the garlic, bread soaked in milk, and Parmesan. Blend until it turns smooth and creamy, then pour in the oil and season well with salt and pepper before blending again.
  • Pour into a bowl, and set aside.
  • Add pasta to boiling water with salt and cook for the required amount of time. When pasta is al dente, reserve a cup of the pasta cooking liquid and then drain the pasta, but put it in to a large bowl while it's still dripping slightly with water. Sprinkle a little olive oil over the pasta to prevent it sticking together, and then add the walnut sauce, mixing it into the pasta (splash in a little pasta cooking liquid to make the sauce less thick if needed).
  • Roughly chop the remaining walnuts and toss them over the top along with some more Parmesan and the chopped parsley.

GARLIC PENNE PASTA



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This recipe is so easy to make, tastes great and is a big hit at dinner time. It's even a hit as leftovers! It uses simple ingredients that you always have on hand and you can replace the penne with any pasta you want.

Provided by Taliesen

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and return to pot.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley for about 1 minute. Season with red pepper flakes and black pepper. Stir into cooked pasta, along with remaining olive oil. Top with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 52.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CREAMY PENNE PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and carrots are tossed in a delicious and rich cream sauce.

Provided by gretchen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pasta Primavera Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups penne pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 carrots, cut into strips
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat-high heat; saute asparagus and carrots until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic; saute until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese, cream, and black pepper into vegetable mixture until cheese melts and sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.1 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

PENNE WITH CREAMY WALNUT SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces fresh spinach
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped*
2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper to taste
1 to 1 1/2 pounds penne (tubular pasta}
1 head broccoli
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large covered pot of water to a rapid boil. While the water heats, wash the spinach and transfer it to a separate large pot. The water clinging to the leaves should provide enough moisture to steam it. Cover and cook the spinach on medium-high heat for about 4 minutes, until wilted but still bright green. Drain. In a food processor or blender, combine the spinach, walnuts, cottage cheese, garlic, Parmesan, basil, and salt and pepper until smooth, working in batches if necessary. Add pepper to taste and set aside. When the water boils, stir in the pasta, cover, and return to a boil. Then uncover the pot and cook until the pasta is al dente, about 7 minutes. While the pasta cooks, cut the broccoli into spears, blanch it in boiling water to cover until just tender, about 5 minutes, and set it aside. Drain the pasta and serve immediately in individual warmed bowls, topped with spinach walnut sauce and several steamed broccoli spears. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if you wish.

CREAMY PENNE PASTA WITH WALNUTS



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My husband says I'm spoiling him when I prepare this recipe. Crunchy walnuts are a wonderful complement to the creamy sauce. You can serve this as an entree or side.-Cheryl Strahm, St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon brandy
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the walnuts, garlic, salt, pepper flakes and pepper; saute 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat., Stir in brandy; cook over medium heat until liquid is evaporated. Stir in cream; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; cook for 4-6 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. , Drain pasta; toss pasta and parsley with cream sauce. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 32g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

FOODCHANNEL EDITOR



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The success of this simple, creamy sauce depends upon the cheese. Use a young, very mild Gorgonzola, often called dolce. Aged Gorgonzola is too strong for this sauce. Recipe courtesy of Williams-Sonoma

Provided by By FoodChannel Editor | August 27, 2010 8:29 pm

Yield -

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
6 ounces mild Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons salt
1 pound penne or other tubular pasta
1/2 cup walnuts, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. In a large fry pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the Gorgonzola, mashing it with a wooden spoon. 2 Add the cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Do not allow the sauce to boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmigiano-Reggiano and pepper. 3 Meanwhile, add the salt and pasta to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking water. 4 Add the pasta to the sauce along with the walnuts and stir to combine. Add as much of the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce. 5 Warm briefly over low heat to blend the flavors and serve.

PASTA WITH CREAMY GARLIC & WALNUT SAUCE



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Coated with a creamy sauce made with garlic and toasted walnuts, this sophisticated pasta dish is ready to serve in 25 minutes!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Nuts

Time 25m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. shaped pasta, such as medium bow ties
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1-1/2 cups half-and-half
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on pkg.
  • Meanwhile, place walnuts, garlic, cream, cheese, salt and pepper in food processor container; cover. Process until well blended.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add sauce; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g

PENNE WITH CREAMY WALNUT SAUCE



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Quick, simple, creamy, and delicious! Serve with sliced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and broiled zucchini with herbs for an unforgettable meal!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces fresh spinach
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped (Toast walnuts in a single layer on an unoiled baking tray in a oven at 350* for about 5 minutes, unt)
2 cups low fat cottage cheese
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper
1 -1 1/2 lb penne (tubular pasta)
1 head broccoli
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large covered pot of water to a rapid boil.
  • While the water heats, wash the spinach and transfer it to a separate large pot.
  • The water clinging to the leaves should provide enough moisture to steam it.
  • Cover and cook the spinach on medium-high heat for about 4 minutes, until wilted but still bright green.
  • Drain.
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the spinach, walnuts, cottage cheese, garlic, Parmesan, basil, and salt and puree until smooth, working in batches if necessary.
  • Add pepper to taste and set aside.
  • When the water boils, stir in the pasta, cover, and return to a boil.
  • Then uncover the pot and cook until the pasta is al dente, about 7 minutes.
  • While the pasta cooks, cut the broccoli into spears, blanch it in boiling water to cover until just tender, about 5 minutes, and set it aside.
  • Drain the pasta and serve immediately in individual warmed bowls, topped with spinach-walnut sauce and several steamed broccoli spears.
  • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if you wish.
  • Enjoy!

CREAMY PENNE PASTA



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Make and share this Creamy Penne Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup penne pasta, uncooked
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
2 1/4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
3 tablespoons half-and-half
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter.
  • Stir in the oil, flour, garlic and seasonings until blended.
  • Gradually add the half and half, broth and water.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from heat; stir in cheese and sour cream.
  • Drain pasta and toss with the sauce.

WALNUT CREAM PASTA



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I take advantage of the local walnut supply by fixing this change-of-pace pasta.-Kim Gilliland, Simi Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute or until tender. Gradually stir in broth. , In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, whipping cream, salt and pepper; stir into broth mixture (do not boil). Drain fettuccine and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the cream sauce, Parmesan cheese and walnuts; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a large pot to cook the pasta so that it has plenty of room to move around.
  • Add salt to the water when cooking the pasta. This will help to flavor the pasta and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook until browned.
  • Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Add the walnuts, Parmesan cheese, and parsley to the sauce and stir to combine.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

This creamy penne pasta with walnuts is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The creamy sauce is made with butter, milk, cream, and Parmesan cheese, and it is flavored with onions, mushrooms, and walnuts. The pasta is cooked al dente and then tossed with the sauce. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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