Walnuts, Ham, and Cheese...oh, My! Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Place a large covered pot of water over high heat; bring to a boil for the pasta.
  2. Once the water boils, salt it and cook the pasta to al dente.
  3. Right before draining the pasta, remove 1 cup pasta cooking water and reserve.
  4. Place a large skillet over med-high heat; add in chopped walnuts, and toast them, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and smell toasty, a couple of minutes.
  5. Remove the nuts from the skillet and reserve.
  6. When the pasta is nearly done, return the skillet you cooked the walnuts in to the stovetop over med-high heat with the olive oil.
  7. Once the oil is hot, add the Canadian bacon and cook it for 2-3 minutes or until it starts to lightly brown.
  8. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for another minute.
  9. Add the reserved pasta cooking water and cook it until the liquid has reduced by half.
  10. Add the drained pasta, toasted walnuts, lemon juice, and parsley to the skillet; toss it to coat the noodles, and continue to cook until the pasta has soaked up almost all of the liquid.
  11. Turn the heat off, add the butter and grated cheese, and toss until the butter has melted.
  12. Serve with extra Parmigiano to pass at the table.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 685.25 Kcal (2869 kJ)
Calories from fat 266.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.65g 46%
Cholesterol 17.63mg 6%
Sodium 25.92mg 1%
Potassium 172.7mg 4%
Total Carbs 85.69g 29%
Sugars 3g 12%
Dietary Fiber 14.38g 58%
Protein 23.72g 47%
Vitamin C 23.9mg 40%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 5.9mg 33%
Calcium 108.4mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 292.86 Kcal (1226 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.67g 46%
Cholesterol 7.54mg 6%
Sodium 11.08mg 1%
Potassium 73.81mg 4%
Total Carbs 36.62g 29%
Sugars 1.28g 12%
Dietary Fiber 6.14g 58%
Protein 10.14g 47%
Vitamin C 10.2mg 40%
Iron 2.5mg 33%
Calcium 46.3mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.4
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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