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Croxetti alla Salsa di Noci

Difficulty Beginner
Best Season Fall
Description

Croxetti alla Salsa di Noci is a traditional recipe from Liguria, a region known for its picturesque coastline and rich culinary heritage. Croxetti, coin-shaped pasta, embossed with intricate designs, has been a staple in Ligurian cuisine for centuries. The protagonist in this recipe is the creamy walnut sauce - a flavorful blend of walnuts, garlic, marjoram, and Parmesan cheese. The sauce, combined with the unique texture of the croxetti, creates a harmonious balance of flavors that is both rustic and refined.

 

Ingredients
    For the Croxetti
  • 2 1/4 cups "00" flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt (to taste)
    • For the Sauce
  • 2 cups of walnuts
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 bunch of marjoram
  • 2 slices of bread
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt
Preparation
  1. For the Croxetti

    For the croxetti, mix all the ingredients until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Roll out the thin dough with a rolling pin and, with the special mold, make the croxetti.

  2. For the Walnut Sauce

    For the walnut sauce, use a mortar to grind the walnuts with the garlic and marjoram.

    Put the bread to soak in the milk, squeeze it well and add it to the walnuts in the mortar. Mix everything well and finally add the grated cheese and extra virgin olive oil. 

  3. Assembly

    Cook the croxetti in abundant salted water. Dilute the walnut sauce with a tablespoon of cooking water. Drain the croxetti and toss with the walnut sauce.

Keywords: walnut, italian, Liguria, pasta, croxetti,
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