Marmite, Walnut and Cheese Pasta

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Total Time
40 Mins

Serves

4
Prep Time 20 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 40 Mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 360 grams Dried spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 70 grams California Walnuts plus an additional 30g for adding to the pasta
  • 100 grams Sliced chestnut brown mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 40 grams Plant based butter
  • 2 tbsp Marmite
  • 75 grams Plant based parmesan style cheese

PREPARATION

  1. Soak the California Walnuts overnight in warm water.
  2. Drain well and place in a food processor with the sliced mushrooms.
  3. Pulse until you have a fine crumble texture.
  4. Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water for 9 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile in a shallow pan add a drizzle of olive oil and the butter.
  6. Scatter in the walnut and mushroom mince.
  7. Spoon in the marmite and stir together to melt and combine
  8. Transfer 2 ladles full of pasta water from the pot where the spaghetti is cooking.
  9. Add in the cheese to the walnut and marmite mixture before lifting out the pasta with a pair of tongs and into the pan.
  10. Stir together and season with black pepper and scatter the remaining walnuts before serving.

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Tip: Maximize California Walnuts fresh taste and quality by keeping them in your refrigerator or freezer.