Blueberries with Hazelnuts: Tagliatelle with Blueberries and Walnut Cream Sauce
An original and refined recipe with a mountain flavor, perfect to impress at the table 🥣
Introduction
The Blueberries with Hazelnuts are a special first course that combines homemade fresh pasta with the aroma and sweetness of fresh blueberries, seasoned with a creamy walnut and cream sauce.
This recipe, inspired by the Valtellinese tradition and enriched with a creative touch, is ideal for those who love to experiment with new flavors, where the sweetness of the berry meets the savory of the seasoning.
A dish with rustic tones, yet elegant in presentation and surprising on the palate. 🎨🍝
📝 Ingredients
For the blueberry pasta (for 4 people):
- 400 g of 00 flour
- 1 handful of buckwheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 200 g of fresh blueberries
For the seasoning:
- 125 g of walnuts (coarsely chopped)
- 50 g of fresh blueberries
- Cream to taste
- 50 g of butter
👩🍳 Step-by-step preparation
🟣 Preparing the pasta:
- Mix the 00 flour and the buckwheat flour on a work surface, forming the classic wells.
- In the center, add the eggs and start kneading.
- Blend the fresh blueberries until you obtain a smooth purple sauce, then incorporate the mixture into the dough.
- Knead the dough well: if too soft or sticky, add more flour until you achieve an elastic and compact consistency.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator, then roll it out with a rolling pin as for tagliatelle.
- Cut into strips, place them on a floured tray, and keep in the fridge.
👉 Consume within 24 hours.
🤍 Preparing the seasoning:
- In a pan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the chopped walnuts and lightly toast them.
- Pour in the cream and mix until you obtain a smooth cream.
- Add the fresh blueberries for a touch of freshness and color.
🍝 Cooking and serving:
- Cook the blueberry tagliatelle in plenty of salted water for 2-3 minutes.
- Drain them and sauté directly in the pan with the walnut sauce.
- Serve immediately, decorating as desired with whole walnuts and fresh blueberries.
🍽️ Perfect for…
- A creative first course for special dinners
- Those who love to pair fruits and cheeses
- Autumn events or gourmet lunches in the mountains
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