Pasta with Currants and Pine Nuts
Elevate your pasta night with this elegant and flavor-packed recipe for Pasta with Currants and Pine Nuts. Combining the sweet, plump juiciness of currants with the rich, nutty crunch of toasted pine nuts, this dish offers a delightful explosion of textures and tastes that are simply irresistible. Infused with the comforting aroma of garlic and a touch of heat from red chili flakes, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta is tossed in a light olive oil sauce, perfectly balanced with fresh parsley and optional Parmesan for a savory finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick and sophisticated meal that is sure to impress family or guests. Perfect as a standalone dinner or paired with a crisp side salad, this recipe is your go-to for an easy yet exquisite dining experience.
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Ingredients
- 400 grams pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 50 grams pine nuts
- 60 grams currants
- 2 units garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste black pepper
- 100 milliliters pasta cooking water
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 100 milliliters of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and toast them, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove the pine nuts from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, add the garlic slices and red chili flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is golden and aromatic, being careful not to burn it.
Step 4
Add the currants to the skillet and stir for 1 minute to plump them up slightly.
Step 5
Return the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the garlic, chili flakes, and currants. Gradually add the reserved pasta cooking water a little at a time to create a light sauce that coats the pasta.
Step 6
Season the pasta with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley.
Step 7
Serve the pasta warm, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your flavorful Pasta with Currants and Pine Nuts!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (723.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1752.0 |
| Total Fat 94.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 21.1g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3160.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 183.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 41.6g | |
| Protein 52.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 678.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1125.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories