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Pasta serving with orange slices.
Mirjana

Sweet Walnut Pasta Figs and Orange Dessert

5 from 1 vote
I'm happy to share a delightful twist on a classic recipe close to my heart: Sweet Walnut Pasta Dessert with Figs and Orange. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines the nostalgia of old-fashioned flavors with a touch of modern creativity. Discover the harmony of sweet fig syrup, zesty orange zest, and nutty walnuts, all-enveloping organic fusilli pasta. Transport yourself back to simpler times with this timeless treat, reinvented with a touch of modern flair.
For the perfect texture and flavor absorption, opt for organic fusilli pasta. Trust me, it makes all the difference.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Traditional
Cuisine: European
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups dry fusilli pasta
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups ground walnuts
  • 2 tbsp butter (use vegan butter for plant based diet)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup fig syrup from a jar of fig jam (adjust to taste)
  • Zest from one orange (divided) save half for serving
  • 6-8 Jarred figs, sliced in half for serving
  • a splash of rum (optional)
  • 1 orange, sliced for serving

Method
 

  1. Prepare ingredients.
    Pasta, figs, butter, orange and ground walnuts
  2. In a small pot, combine ground walnuts, butter, vanilla extract, fig syrup, and half of the orange zest. Stir until well combined. Add a splash of rum if you're feeling adventurous.
    Toss the cooked pasta in the prepared sauce until each strand is coated in deliciousness.
  3. Garnish with fig halves and remaining orange zest.
    Dive in and savor every bite, filled with warmth and love.
    Whether enjoyed as a comforting dessert or paired with a hearty soup, this sweet pasta is a celebration of culinary heritage. Let its flavors whisk you away to a place of pure joy and connection.
    Pasta with walnuts and orange slices next to a fork and napkin.

Notes

For best results, I suggest organic ingredients.