Linguine with watercress & almond pesto

Linguine with watercress & almond pesto

Make your own Italian sauce from nuts, garlic and watercress, add a touch of lemon and serve with pasta

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 12 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, put the watercress and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and blend for a few secs until finely chopped. Add the grated cheese, half the almonds, the olive oil, lemon juice and sugar. Season well, then blend until you have a smooth purée consistency.
  2. When the linguine is cooked, drain, reserving a cup of the cooking water. Return the pasta to the pan and pour over the pesto, using a little pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary. Stir everything together and divide between 2 bowls. To serve, top with the shaved cheese and remaining almonds.

PER SERVING

766 kcalories, protein 23g, carbohydrate 79g, fat 40 g, saturated fat 7g, fibre 7g, sugar 5g, salt 0.3 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2012.

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  • 06 May 2012

    suzlovescake rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This recipe is delicious! I added asparagus, mushrooms and peas to bulk up the veg content, and was a very tasty meal. I found that the amount that the recipe makes was enough for 4 portions rather than 2 though, so had enough leftover to make this dish again the next day!

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    07 January 2013

    Sue rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    What a scrummy recipe! So easy to make and tastes delicious. I followed the recipe, and didn't need to alter any of the ingredients. No more shop bought pesto for me, when homemade is this easy and tasty.

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  • 11 February 2013

    JennyMuc rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really easy, quick and delicious! Added a bit of olive oil to the pesto and used more lemon juice. Great!

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  • 08 May 2013

    AllyBally rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really quick, healthy, easy & very very tasty. Will be making this again and again and again.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 12 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

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PER SERVING

766 kcalories, protein 23g, carbohydrate 79g, fat 40 g, saturated fat 7g, fibre 7g, sugar 5g, salt 0.3 g

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