Hungarian sweet walnut pasta recipe (Diós tészta)

Ah, yes! Diós tészta (Hungarian sweet walnut pasta) is a simple, comforting, and nostalgic dessert—soft egg noodles tossed with buttery, sweet, nutty goodness. It’s one of Hungary’s classic home desserts! 😋


Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 250g (about 9 oz) egg noodles or tagliatelle
  • 150g (1 ½ cups) ground walnuts
  • 80–100g (½ cup) sugar, adjust to taste
  • 50g (3–4 tablespoons) butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
  • Optional: a pinch of cinnamon

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