Pansotti

9 ingredients
11 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
  2. 2
    Soak the bread in the milk.
  3. 3
    Combine the nuts, garlic, cheese, and marjoram in a food processor and turn the machine on.
  4. 4
    With the machine running, gradually add the oil, using just enough so that the mixture forms a very thick paste.
  5. 5
    Squeeze out the bread and add it to the mix, which will be very thick.
  6. 6
    Now add the milk the bread soaked in and enough water to make a saucy mixture.
  7. 7
    Season with salt and pepper.
  8. 8
    Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until it is tender but not mushy.
  9. 9
    When it is ready, drain itreserve some of the cooking waterand toss with the sauce.
  10. 10
    If the mixture appears too thick, thin with a little of the pasta-cooking water (or more olive oil).
  11. 11
    Taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve, with more Parmesan.

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