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Ingredientes
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (7 ounce) jar sun dried tomatoes in oil
- ½ cup walnuts, pepitas or pine nuts
- 1 glove garlic, peeled
- 3 tablespoons fresh Mexican oregano (regular may be used)
- 1 tablespoon marjoram (optional)
- ½ cup fresh grated cotija or parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ small onion, minced
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- warm water, if necessary for texture
- Garnish
- fresh oregano leaves (optional)
- shaved parmesan cheese
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