Pasta with Stinging Nettles

Sep 17, 2025
by Ahmed Deckow
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

30 mins
TOTAL TIME

40 mins
SERVING

2 People
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Embrace the fleeting flavors of spring with this vibrant pasta dish, showcasing the unique taste of stinging nettles. A simple yet elegant sauce coats perfectly cooked spaghetti, creating a symphony of earthy and bright notes that will awaken your palate.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

10 ounces whole wheat spaghetti

1/2 pound fresh stinging nettles

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

121 g
Cholesterol

4 mg
Fiber

23 g
Protein

28 g
Saturated Fat

7 g
Sodium

253 mg
Sugar

7 g
Fat

48 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Toast walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat until lightly browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside. (Approximately 3-5 minutes)

02

Step

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain. (Approximately 12 minutes)

03

Step

Wearing dish gloves or disposable gloves, rinse nettles under running water to remove any dust or dirt. Cut off all the thick main stems. (Approximately 5 minutes)

04

Step

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Drop nettles into the boiling water and cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse immediately under cold water, then drain again. Squeeze nettles gently to remove some of the excess water; they can be a little bit wet. Transfer nettles to a cutting board and chop. (Approximately 7 minutes)

05

Step

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a small skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant and translucent, without browning, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chopped nettles and cook, stirring, until heated through. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and mix in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. (Approximately 5 minutes)

06

Step

Toss with pasta and serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese. (Approximately 2 minutes)

Always wear gloves when handling fresh stinging nettles to avoid getting stung.
Do not cover the pan when cooking nettles to preserve their vibrant green color.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your preference. It adds a crucial brightness to balance the earthiness of the nettles.
For a richer flavor, try toasting the walnuts with a pinch of sea salt.

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