Noodle with walnut - the taste of childhood

Every time I cook noodles with walnuts, I realize how simple it is: you only need a few ingredients that you probably already have at home. I've made this recipe so many times that I can prepare it almost on autopilot. It's the kind of quick dessert you make when you want something sweet, but you don't feel like dealing with complications or baking. I love that it doesn't require precise measurements or special techniques.

Quick Info

Total Time: about 30 minutes
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Difficulty: easy
Recipe Type: simple dessert, suitable for family or quick snack

Ingredients

500 g wide noodles
2 cups ground walnuts
100 g brown sugar
50 ml oil
100 g butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
a pinch of salt
1 mint leaf for decoration (optional)

Preparation Method

1. Put a large pot of water to boil, add a little salt, and when the water is boiling, add the noodles. Cook according to the package instructions or until done, then drain well.

2. In a large bowl (a bigger pan or pot), heat the oil and add the butter. Let them melt together over low heat, without letting them burn.

3. Add the ground walnuts and cinnamon to the melted butter and heated oil. Stir a few times, just enough to warm the walnuts and feel the pleasant aroma of cinnamon.

4. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the brown sugar and drained noodles. Mix everything so that the walnuts, sugar, and butter are evenly distributed among the noodles.

5. Serve the walnut noodles warm, immediately after mixing. You can decorate with a mint leaf, but it's not mandatory.

Why I Make the Recipe Often

I make it because it's quick, you don't need special ingredients, and it works well both as a dessert and as a snack. You don't dirty many dishes, and you don't have to spend too much time in the kitchen. Plus, it's one of the easiest ways to use walnuts.

Tips and Variations

Tips

If you use egg-free noodles, you can prepare the dessert during fasting periods.
The walnuts are ground fairly coarsely; they shouldn't be flour-like, the texture is more pleasant.
Mix the noodles while they are warm, the sugar will melt more easily.

Substitutions

You can use breadcrumbs instead of part of the walnuts if you don't have enough walnuts. Add it together with the walnuts in step 3 to brown a little.
If you don't have brown sugar, white sugar works too.
If you don't want butter, just use oil, but the taste will change slightly.

Variations

For a richer taste, you can add a few tablespoons of jam over the noodles before serving (that's what I used to do sometimes in childhood).
You can reduce or eliminate the cinnamon if you don't like the aroma.
A few raisins added with the walnuts provide a nice contrast, but it's not mandatory.

Serving Ideas

They are served warm, but if there are leftovers, you can eat them cold.
Alongside sour cherry, cherry, or plum jams.
Simple decoration with a little mint, but only if you have it on hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use another type of pasta?

Yes, but the classic texture and taste work better with wide noodles. With spaghetti or other shapes, the result is not the same.

What do I do if I don't have enough walnuts?

You can supplement with a little breadcrumbs, which are browned in butter and oil, just like the walnuts.

Is cinnamon mandatory?

No, you can omit it if you don’t like it. Plain walnuts with sugar and butter remain very tasty.

Can the recipe be prepared during fasting?

Yes, if you use egg-free noodles and replace the butter with oil, the recipe becomes suitable for fasting.

Can it be prepared in advance?

The best taste is immediately after preparation, but if needed, you can prepare the noodles and then mix them at the end, before serving, with the walnuts and the other warmed ingredients.

Nutritional Values

Approximately, for one serving (out of 6):
Calories: about 470 kcal
Proteins: 10 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g

Values may vary depending on the type of noodles and how much sugar or butter you use exactly. It's a more substantial recipe, with enough energy from the walnuts and pasta.

Storage and Reheating

Walnut noodles are best when fresh and warm. If there are leftovers, they can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days in a covered container. When reheating, add a tablespoon of water or milk (if you don't want it to be fasting) and heat them over low heat, stirring often. However, the texture changes, so it's preferable to make them in small portions and eat them right away.

 Ingredients: 500 g wide noodles, 2 cups ground walnuts, 100 g brown sugar, 50 ml oil, 100 g butter, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of salt, 1 mint leaf for decoration

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