Walnut Pasta with Celeriac

Instructions

1. Prepare Celeriac and Garlic

   5 min hands-on8 min waiting

   • Peel the outer layer of the celeriac and chop into chunks.
   • Peel garlic cloves.
   • Combine celeriac, garlic, and broth in a saucepan. Boil over medium-high heat, then simmer until celeriac is tender.

2. Toast Nuts and Breadcrumbs

   7 min hands-on

   • Crush walnuts roughly.
   • Toast walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant.
   • Add breadcrumbs, rosemary, and olive oil. Cook until golden and aromatic.
   • Remove from heat, stir in lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.

3. Make Celeriac Sauce

   2 min hands-on1 min waiting

   • Remove saucepan from heat and stir in miso paste.
   • Cool slightly, then blend until smooth and creamy.
   • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

4. Cook Pasta

   3 min hands-on9 min waiting

   • Boil salted water in a saucepan.
   • Cook pasta until slightly underdone. Reserve some pasta water and drain.

5. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   5 min hands-on

   • Return pasta to saucepan and add celeriac sauce with olive oil.
   • Heat over medium, tossing to coat pasta. Add reserved pasta water as needed for a creamy sauce.
   • Squeeze lemon juice over pasta and season to taste.

6. Assemble and Serve

   2 min hands-on

   • Plate pasta and sprinkle with walnut-herb breadcrumb mixture.
   • Serve immediately.
   • Cooking tips:
   • For a smoother sauce, strain the blended celeriac mixture to remove any fibrous bits.
   • Toasting the nuts and breadcrumbs separately before combining ensures both are perfectly crisp and flavorful.
   • If the sauce thickens too much, simply add more reserved pasta water to loosen it before serving.
   • Adjust the lemon juice based on your preference for acidity—start with half and add more as needed.