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Toasted Walnut Pasta

toasted walnut pasta on a plate

 

Breast Cancer Awareness Week continues.  Today we are moving on to something healthy. Walnuts.  Did you know that walnuts contain the most antioxidants of all nuts.  Antioxidants help protect the body for the cellular damage that contributes to breast cancer, other cancers, and heart disease.  Walnuts are also the richest in omega-3 fatty acids, which help fight inflammation.  Plus they are a great way to get healthy unsaturated fats, which are usually found in fish.

toasted walnut pasta on a plate

I thought this pasta was perfect to highlight the walnuts, and get a healthy meal.  It is meat free, but still filling from the nuts.  You could use any veggies here.  Saute them in heart healthy olive oil, and serve over whole grain pasta.  A little bit of arugula mixed in would be wonderful.  Arugula is a rich source of certain phytochemicals that have been shown to fight cancer-causing elements in the body. Arugula is also a great source of folic acid and Vitamins A, C and K. It is one of the best vegetable sources of Vitamin K, which provides a boost for bone and brain health. So this really could be a powerhouse of a meal.

toasted walnut pasta on a plate

I made this for lunch one day, and I loved it.  I am honestly not a huge fan of walnuts, but sauteed in the olive oil, with the pasta, and the zucchini it was just perfect.  A little crunch, and little chewy, salty, savory, and just good!  I think even my meat loving husband would be a fan of this one.   As soon as I get more walnuts, I will be making it for him.

toasted walnut pasta on a plate

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Toasted Walnut Pasta

Toasted Walnut Pasta

Whole grain pasta with veggies and toasted walnuts

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz whole grain pasta
  • 1 cup chopped veggies
  • 3 Tbls olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, , grated
  • 1/3 cup walnuts, , chopped
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  2. In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the nuts and begin to lightly toast. After a few minutes add in the veggies and the garlic, saute until veggies are crisp tender, about 5 minutes. Salt and Pepper to tastes. Toss with the cooked and drained pasta.

Nutrition Information

Yield

1

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 752Total Fat 68gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 57gCholesterol 0mgSodium 343mgCarbohydrates 33gFiber 9gSugar 5gProtein 12g

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Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings

Wednesday 17th of October 2012

this is a pretty plate of pasta! just right for beautiful women all over the world!

Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet}

Wednesday 17th of October 2012

What a great pasta! I love nuts in a pasta dish. This is both healthy and tasty - what a winning combination.

Liz

Wednesday 17th of October 2012

I'll have to make this when hubby is on-call...it looks amazing!!!

Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious

Wednesday 17th of October 2012

I'm not much fo a walnut fun but this dish is definitely screaming out to me!

Ramona

Wednesday 17th of October 2012

Now that's what I call a healthy and beautiful pasta dish. :) Great recipe for a wonderful cause. :)

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