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Presentation

First course prepared with linguine, plums, walnuts, Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, milk, garlic, salt and pepper

Ingredients
Serves 4

• 320 g whole wheat linguine (about 11 oz / 0.7 lb)
• 2 plums, pitted and chopped
• 100 g shelled walnuts (about 3.5 oz / 1 cup)
• 50 g grated Parmigiano Reggiano PDO (about 1.8 oz / ½ cup grated)
• 2–3 tablespoons milk (about 30–45 ml / 1–1½ fl oz)
• 1 small garlic clove
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

Put the walnuts in a mixer

Blended

When they become sandy, add the garlic and plums

Blend again.

Pour 2 tablespoons of milk, Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, season with flavor and pepper and mix everything.

Prepare the pasta

When ready, season it with the walnut pesto and plums

Serve immediately.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Milk: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Walnuts: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: contains milk allergens

Pasta: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Plums: possible intolerance to the fruit or cross-reactivity in case of allergy to Birch and Grasses

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Garlic: has immune-stimulating properties, promotes liver function and the elimination of waste metabolites. It also has hypocholesterolemic, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Whole milk: provides vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, promoting metabolism, cardiovascular function, tooth and bone health. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Walnuts: Zinc carriers, an element favourable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and vitamin E and rich in omega 3 fatty acids that fight the increase in blood pressure and the presence of bad cholesterol. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: useful for the proper functioning of the liver

Pasta: if produced with wholemeal flour, which provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Plums: rich in antioxidants such as flavonoids and polyphenols that promote liver function and the process of elimination of toxins, promote intestinal function through the diphenylysatene present in the pulp, provide mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, they provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Constipation
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis only in the case of pasta and very cooked vegetables

Not recommended in case of:

• Diarrhea

In case of Dysphagia (problems with chewing and swallowing) administer only if cut into small, soft pieces.