FRIJE

Instructions

• 1.   Toast the walnuts in a pan.
  
  While you bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, crush the walnuts and garlic together in a mortar and pestle.
  Alternatively, you can blend with an immersion blender or food processor, but leave some texture and chunks.
  
  Cook the pasta according to the package instructions in the boiling water.
  
  Save about 2 cups of pasta cooking water.
  
  Whisk one cup of pasta cooking water into the walnut mixture, adding more until your sauce is as thick as heavy cream.
  
  You will probably need about 1 3/4 cups of pasta water, maybe a little more. Stir in half of the cheese, a few tablespoons of lemon juice, and more freshly ground black pepper than you think.
  
  Taste and add a little more salt to the sauce if needed.
  
  Transfer the cooked pasta to a large bowl and toss with the walnut sauce.
  
  Sprinkle with lemon zest and garnish with fresh herbs if you have them (thyme is good here), and the remaining Parmesan.

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