Fettuccine with Fresh Figs Walnuts Recipe

Fettuccine With Fresh Figs Walnuts Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound fettuccine
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 cup chopped fresh figs
• ¾ cup chopped toasted walnut pieces
• 2 cups Creamy Cashew Sauce

Method

1. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat
2. Add the bread crumbs and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes
3. Transfer to a small bowl, mix in the parsley and salt and pepper to taste and set aside
4. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fettuccine over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10 minutes
5. While the pasta is cooking, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat
6. Add the garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, about 1 minute
7. Do not brown
8. Stir in the figs and walnuts and keep warm over very low heat
9. Drain the pasta well and transfer to a large serving bowl
10. Add the cashew sauce and the fig mixture and toss gently to combine
11. Top with the bread crumb mixture and salt and pepper to taste
12. Serve immediately

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