The delicious sauce on this pasta doesn’t require cooking—just a few seconds in the food processor. For the very best flavor, don’t skip the step of toasting the walnuts.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4 to 6

　　Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

　　1 pound spinach linguine

　　1 cup heavy cream

　　1 garlic clove

　　2 cups walnuts (7 ounces), toasted (see page 365)

　　1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, plus more for sprinkling

　　1/2 cup firmly packed coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

　　

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain pasta; return to pot.

　　

Step 2

Combine cream, garlic, and 1 cup walnuts in a food processor, and process until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the pot along with 1/4 cup parmesan, the parsley, and remaining 1 cup walnuts. Toss to coat pasta.

　　

Step 3

To serve, divide among shallow bowls and sprinkle with additional cheese.

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